24- The loads carried by Kolbars primarily consist of cigarettes, home appliances like televisions and refrigerators, as well as European stock goods and clothing owned by large business owners who freely sell these items within the country. These goods, often smuggled across the border, fuel a thriving black market in the region. Kurdistan, Iran, June 2019.

Ebrahim Alipoor

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Geographic Areas of Focus

Middle East, Asia

Biography

Ebrahim Alipoor is a photographer from Kurdistan, Iran.

Ebrahim Alipoor's work powerfully combines storytelling, documentary practice, and social reflection. Through photography, he explores the human impact of social and political realities, often working under challenging circumstances shaped by censorship, marginalization, and structural limitations. He views the medium as a vital tool for connection—especially in contexts where artistic expression is restricted—and seeks to engage audiences while inspiring dialogue and change.

Through long-term visual projects, Alipoor documents life under pressure, focusing on dignity, resilience, identity, and the lived experiences of communities at the margins. His images aim to foster empathy and deeper understanding across cultural and geographic boundaries.

Born in Kurdistan, Iran, he chose photography for its immediacy and accessibility as a means of communication. His work has received international recognition, including awards such as World Press Photo, POY Asia, and the Canon Grand Prize.

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