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Iranian Artist Alireza Pakdel's Digital Illustrations Expose the Flaws of Today's Society

These images depict the flaws of our society, and it's high time we finally put an end to them.

Iranian Artist Alireza Pakdel's Digital Illustrations Expose the Flaws of Today's Society

Alireza Pakdel’s digital illustrations do not just catch the eye, they push uncomfortable social truths into the open. His work turns everyday scenes into sharp reminders of how inequality, greed, pollution, and indifference shape modern life.

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Across these images, the Iranian artist takes on issues like poverty, racism, consumerism, war, and the damage people leave behind in nature and animal habitats. The result is a visual critique that feels both direct and hard to ignore.

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Some of these illustrations are blunt, some are heartbreaking, and all of them leave a mark.

1. The homeless man selflessly feeds his tiny bit of food to the duck so that the rich, selfish person can enjoy it!

1. The homeless man selflessly feeds his tiny bit of food to the duck so that the rich, selfish person can enjoy it!alirezapakdel_artist
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A quiet image, but the message lands fast.

2. Some people try to keep peace alive even during wars.

2. Some people try to keep peace alive even during wars.alirezapakdel_artist
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3. In this unfair world, the finish line for people of color is ahead of those with fair complexions.

3. In this unfair world, the finish line for people of color is ahead of those with fair complexions.alirezapakdel_artist

4. In search of fresh water because its habitat has been contaminated by humans.

4. In search of fresh water because its habitat has been contaminated by humans.alirezapakdel_artist

5. Firefighters don't give in to death until they have saved every life from the fire.

5. Firefighters don't give in to death until they have saved every life from the fire.alirezapakdel_artist

This one shifts from tragedy to sacrifice in a second.

6. It's sad to see that these aquatic animals have to suffer because of us humans.

6. It's sad to see that these aquatic animals have to suffer because of us humans.alirezapakdel_artist

7. It's incredible how kids can find happiness even in the smallest things; in this case, a book.

7. It's incredible how kids can find happiness even in the smallest things; in this case, a book.alirezapakdel_artist

8. Some can't help the weak, while others help others even when they are weak.

8. Some can't help the weak, while others help others even when they are weak.alirezapakdel_artist

9. Long live the king—I mean trees.

9. Long live the king—I mean trees.alirezapakdel_artist

10. The truth of the corporate world, where those in lower positions are only pushed down.

10. The truth of the corporate world, where those in lower positions are only pushed down.alirezapakdel_artist

That corporate joke hits a little too close to home.

11. We carelessly burn down forests, making thousands of animals homeless.

11. We carelessly burn down forests, making thousands of animals homeless.alirezapakdel_artist

This is like the roommate who neglected an adopted kitten, and the Redditor who rehomed it without permission.

12. Some people will swim deep within problems to save a living soul.

12. Some people will swim deep within problems to save a living soul.alirezapakdel_artist

13. Both sides are ready to kill each other but are letting the duck pass—such hypocrisy.

13. Both sides are ready to kill each other but are letting the duck pass—such hypocrisy.alirezapakdel_artist

14. Killing the poor rat in search of food to feed the fat cat.

14. Killing the poor rat in search of food to feed the fat cat.alirezapakdel_artist

15. Finally sleeping in peace after a hard day at work.

15. Finally sleeping in peace after a hard day at work.alirezapakdel_artist

16. Now this is a perfect gift.

16. Now this is a perfect gift.alirezapakdel_artist

17. The poor always have to adjust to the little they receive.

17. The poor always have to adjust to the little they receive.alirezapakdel_artist

18. A humble face for the world, but in reality, that humble face is full of greed.

18. A humble face for the world, but in reality, that humble face is full of greed.alirezapakdel_artist

19. Why do people have kids when all they are going to do is neglect them?

19. Why do people have kids when all they are going to do is neglect them?alirezapakdel_artist

20. House prices are skyrocketing, and the poor have to adjust to living in small spaces.

20. House prices are skyrocketing, and the poor have to adjust to living in small spaces.alirezapakdel_artist

21. Black lives matter.

21. Black lives matter.alirezapakdel_artist

Some of the strongest pieces are the simplest ones.

22. Immigrants trying to escape just to live often fail to survive the very journey to freedom.

22. Immigrants trying to escape just to live often fail to survive the very journey to freedom.alirezapakdel_artist

23. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

23. One man's trash is another man's treasure.alirezapakdel_artist

24. Smoking is injurious to health, yet people do it happily.

24. Smoking is injurious to health, yet people do it happily.alirezapakdel_artist

25. This is what the kids of this generation do when they are asked to go play outside.

25. This is what the kids of this generation do when they are asked to go play outside.alirezapakdel_artist

26. The television industry makes immense money by magic.

26. The television industry makes immense money by magic.alirezapakdel_artist

27. A mother can cross any stormy ocean for her children.

27. A mother can cross any stormy ocean for her children.alirezapakdel_artist

28. It's true that animals are more civilized than people of this century.

28. It's true that animals are more civilized than people of this century.alirezapakdel_artist

29. Wear a helmet, or death will always take a free ride on your vehicle.

29. Wear a helmet, or death will always take a free ride on your vehicle.alirezapakdel_artist

30. And it won't be long before we see clear skies like this.

30. And it won't be long before we see clear skies like this.alirezapakdel_artist

Social issues hurt our society. Most significantly, they disrupt societal cohesion and foster antagonism and suspicion.

Furthermore, they cause widespread societal unhappiness, pain, and sorrow. Share these images with everyone, tell them about the issues in society, and encourage them to be good and responsible citizens of this world.

Pakdel’s work makes the message impossible to miss.

Wait till you see the satellite images showing the fallout from US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran, including claims about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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