Massoumeh Safinia - Arts contributor

Massoumeh is a numismatist who specialises in studying coins, particularly Islamic coins. She previously served as a Project Curator at the British Museum in the Department of Coins and Medals. Currently, she works as a freelancer and dedicates most of her time to her passion, which involves exploring numerous places. Massoumeh thoroughly enjoys writing, discussing, and reading about art and culture. She has a strong desire to stay informed about all the ongoing art and cultural events. In her free time, she loves to embark on long walks exploring London and capturing countless photos—so many that she often jokes about her mobile device reaching its photo storage limit!

Follow her explorations on Instagram: @the.perpetual.wanderer

Image: Massoumeh Safinia.

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