Hengameh Golestan’s documentary photography work spans three decades (1970–2000) and constitutes a highly original and unique visual document of late 20th-century life in Iran. Her work captures everyday realities, focusing on intimate domestic spaces and the lives of women, children, and families often left undocumented, making her work a valuable social record. Through her lens, Golestan creates a social archive, preserving moments of historical and cultural transformation. Her work has been widely exhibited and published internationally, with pieces held in public collections such as the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.) and the British Museum (London).