Based in Tabriz, Iran, Icy and his younger brother, Sot, began crafting stencils in 2006. Since 2008, their stencils have graced not only the walls of their city, but galleries in Iran and abroad. Particularly appealing about their work is their focus on human rights issues, particularly child labor. Here’s a sampling:

Images courtesy Icy and Sot

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Category: Photos | Tags: child labor, human rights, Icy, iran, Middle East, Sot, stencil art, street art