Babak Kazemi, born in 1983, is a contemporary photographer who draws inspiration from social issues and ancient Iranian tales, infusing them with his unique artistic language. He has gained prominence primarily for addressing political and social concerns in his works. Notably, his "Farhad and Shirin" series, showcased at the Hildebrand Gallery in Zurich in 2012, stands as a significant example of his artistry.

Throughout his career, Babak Kazemi has participated in numerous exhibitions and garnered prestigious awards. In 2006, he was awarded the first prize in Tehran's Photo of the Year competition, and in 2012, he received the Magic of Persia Art Residency Award from the Delfina London Foundation. His exhibitions in the 2010s, such as "Iranian Pickle," "Buffalo Land," and "Women," along with various photo series including "Continuous Past," "Shared Memories," "Alice in the Land of Pars," "A Letter for Mr. Darcy," "The Eye of Expectation," and "Exit of Farhad and Shirin," have been showcased in galleries like Silkroad Gallery, Homa, AG Tehran, AB 43 Gallery in Zurich, and Switzerland.