ZH Magazine

Established in 2014, ZH Magazine is a non-profit and esteemed online magazine that aims to showcase the diversity of Iranian arts and culture, particularly emphasizing modern and contemporary art forms such as fashion, visual arts, folk traditions, and contemporary literature. The magazine’s primary objective is to introduce talented contemporary Iranian artists to the global art scene. It actively seeks out and promotes young and exceptional Iranian artists from various corners of the world, providing a platform to share their work with a community of fellow professionals, art enthusiasts, and aspiring artists. ZH Magazine believes that by doing so, it can contribute to the evolution and dynamism of modern Iranian art all over the world.

One of the core features of ZH Magazine is its commitment to facilitating connections between artists both within and outside of Iran. By providing a platform for artists to showcase their work, the magazine fosters opportunities for collaboration and exposure within the international art community. Through in-depth articles and exclusive interviews, ZH Magazine offers readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of emerging and well-established Iranian artists making significant contributions to today’s art world.
Additionally, ZH Magazine proudly presents its GOLD LIST of Top Contemporary Artists of Today.

Based in Los Angeles, ZH Magazine aims to promote Iranian culture and art to a global audience and to foster a sense of community and connection among artists and art enthusiasts. We are committed to presenting high-quality content that is both informative and inspiring, and we hope to inspire our readers to explore and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Iran.

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Interview with Siavash Sufinejad

Siavash Sufinejad, born in 1977 in Tehran, Iran, began his educational journey at the National Talent Development Organization, where he nurtured his early skills.

Interview with Alborz Teymoorzadeh

Born in 1987 in a northern city of Iran, Alborz Teymoorzadeh completed his degree in Architecture and now resides in Luxembourg.

Interview with Afarin Mansouri

Afarin Mansouri, an acclaimed composer and opera artist, seamlessly blends her Iranian heritage with Western influences. She has received numerous accolades, including the Canada 150 Medal and the Kathleen McMorrow Music Award. Her compositions have been featured in prestigious publications like The Globe & Mail, BBC World, and Opera Canada. Afarin's recent focus has been creating groundbreaking operas that bridge cultures using language, poetry, and traditional instruments. She founded the Cultureland Opera Collective, amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts.

Interview with Farren

Farnoosh Doroodgar, known artistically as Farren, is a digital artist from Tehran, Iran, born in 1989. Despite earning her master's degree in economics, Farnoosh's true passion has always been rooted in the arts, a journey she embarked on earnestly.

“Naz Meknat: Styling for the Stars and Fighting for Freedom”

An Inspiring Interview with the Multifaceted Fashion Stylist, Author, and Women's Rights Advocate

Interview with Farhad Re

Farhad Re comes into fashion after his studies in architecture at the University of Rome; for this reason, he adores

Interview with Shiva Negar

Shiva is Iranian-Canadian Actress, Model, Producer, and Influencer who rose to prominence starring Annika Ogden in CBS Films/Lionsgate Blockbuster Movie

Interview with Bita Fayyazi

Rather than a sculptor, installation artist, or ceramicist engaged in a somewhat mystic relationship with her materials, Bita Fayyazi (b. 1962, Iran) is an artist who works within a more performative and markedly social practice. Beginning in the mid-1990s, her artistic interventions challenged the official definitions of art that were often circulated in Tehran at that time. Fayyazi struggled to show her work amidst an atmosphere of traditionalism, academics, and the influx of 1990s conceptual art from abroad.

Interview with Raoof Haghighi

Raoof Haghighi is an Iranian-born British artist, known for his portraiture and realism. He was born in 1976 in Shiraz,

Interview with Boshra

Born in 1985 in Shiraz, Boshra is an Iranian poet, writer, actress, and model who was first introduced to Persian literature by her grandfather before starting primary school. She developed a precocious love of poets such as Iradj Mirza and Parvin E'tesami whose work inspired her to write her own poetry from a young age. Boshra later studied Children's Literature and Theatre at the BIHE University and eventually left Iran for the USA in 2009 where she currently resides.