Newsha Valentine

Newsha Valentine is a researcher, archivist, and university lecturer who operates the Instagram account Persian Underground. She publishes content focused on Persian and Middle Eastern culture, literature, and art, including poetry translations, film stills, historical artifacts, and fashion editorials. Her posts frequently reference Iranian cinema, Afghan and Sufi poetry, and contemporary visual art, often blending personal reflections with archival material. She collaborates with photographers, stylists, and models, and her content spans topics from the Gulf War to erotic illustrations, presented through a lens of cultural critique and aesthetic appreciation.