Steve's house: a gallery of pure photos in the heart of KashanSteve's House is the title of a cultural complex in the heart of the historical context of Kashan, which is dedicated to the exhibition of photographs. This renovated Qajar house, with 3 courtyards, 30 rooms and 2 wind towers, has provided a pleasant and eye-catching atmosphere for displaying the works of the world's leading photographers.History:Steve's house was built around 1250 AH by the order of Haj Mohammad Ibrahim, a Kashani merchant. The construction of this building lasted for about 20 years and the best architects and artists of that period were used in its construction.Architecture:Steve's house is built on a land of about 500 square meters and includes two internal and external parts. The inner part includes many courtyards, halls, rooms, and the outer part includes service and stables.Decorations:The interior and exterior decorations of Steve's house are proof of the art and creativity of Iranian architects and artists in the Qajar period. Wall paintings, delicate tiling, exquisite plasterwork, eye-catching mirror work and beautiful moqran work are among the decorations of this historical building.Different sections:Yard: Steve's house has 3 separate yards, each of which has its own beauty. Outer courtyard, inner courtyard and backyard are among these courtyards.Halls: There are several halls in Steve's house, each designed for a specific purpose. Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Painting, Hall of Shahneshin and Reception Hall are among these halls.Rooms: There are several rooms in Steve's house that are used for living and resting.Service department: The service department of Steve's house included kitchen, bathroom, storage and stable.exhibitions:The focus of Steve's House exhibitions are the works of photographers who have received the Lucy Photo Award. Since 2003, this award has been given annually to photographers from all over the world who have spent their lives photographing and recording pure and lasting moments. To date, around 150 distinguished photographers have been honored with the award, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, David Bailey, Nan Goldin, James Knocktoy, Steve McCurry, Martin Parr and Steven Shore.
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