The Iranian artist painting life into Shiraz's old alleys

The Iranian artist painting life into Shiraz's old alleys

In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighbourhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. Narenjestan, a neighbourhood characterised by crumbling, uninhabited houses, is nestled in Shiraz, a southern city celebrated for its historic architecture, lush gardens and revered poets. "Most of the dilapidated walls in old Shiraz have no his…