Yesterday I Was Clever \\ The Writings of Arash Afshar
Arash AfsharPhotographer, cultural strategist, and host of the decade-spanning Burner Podcast, the Substack of Arash Afshar features raw excerpts and early drafts from his forthcoming books.
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A Drop in the Ocean
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This ‘post-burn blues’ has been... different.
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Iranian-American photographer, creative director, and cultural architect. Host of Burner Podcast.
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