What is officially called the “culture of martyrdom” in Iran is omnipresent in every Iranian cityscapes. Martyrdom could be seen everywhere. On the walls, in the names of the streets, and on the public water fountains.
Walking in the Iranian streets one always can see the never-ending process of street maintenance and repairs that might continue for quite a long time. The result of these constant repairs are manhole covers, grates and water valves that are part scenery in every Iranian city and town.
Murals in Tehran used to have mostly political and revolutionary themes but from the early 90s a new style of mural emerged, which is merely decorative.
