Interview with Darya Dadvar
Darya grew up in an artistic environment in Iran. Her mother is a singer and director of the Marionette Theatre.
Creation between Two Surfaces
Creation Between Two Surfaces is the second feature film by Iranian independent filmmaker Hossein Rajabian, That has been shot, written and directed by Hossein Rajabian, using digital cinema technology as his first film "The Upside-down Triangle".
Golnar Shahyar
Golnar Shahyar is a European based Iranian/Canadian vocalist, composer, lyricist and music educator who specializes in combining her musical roots with jazz and improvised music.
Hemad Javadzade
Hemad Javadzade is an Iranian visual artist. He was born in 1984, currently lives and works in Istanbul-Turkey.
What if Not Exotic?
What if Not Exotic? Critical Perspectives in Contemporary Iranian Art is a group exhibition of artworks from 23 Iranian artists. This exhibition is an attempt to present a realistic image of contemporary Iranian art— as an alternative to the common Neo-Orientalist representations of the “Middle Eastern” art in general and Iranian art in particular— in Western art markets.
Interview with Lena Späth
Lena Spath was born and grown up in Germany and currently resides in Spain. She became acquainted with Iranian interiors during her Middle Eastern Studies exchange in Tehran. She was instantly drawn to the deep heritage and architectural mastery of the buildings that surrounded her. The contrast between grandeur and simplicity along with the natural materials, earthy colors and elaborate designs led her to decide to visit Iran in 2017.
Art is our only weapon
A project that has been delivered by artists from twelve Middle Eastern countries with color pens and music to bring
Mohammad Hossein Emad
Mohammad Hossein EMAD was born in 1957 in Arak, Iran. He is one of the dominant figures among Iranian sculptors. Emad stunningly materializes his abstract vision and transfer that to unique sculptures.
kameliya Afshari
Kameliya Afshari has been studying music in a conservatoire setting since the age of 6. She began at the small music school in her neighborhood, quickly deciding that singing would be her only instrument, after managing to mangle Gentil Coquelicot on the violin.
Michelle Sakhai
Born in 1983, in Long Island, New York, Michelle Sakhai's extensive world travels began at an early age and her mixed heritage have shaped her as an artist. With both Persian and Japanese roots, her art derives influences from both cultures. She grew up traveling to Japan to visit her family every summer for twenty years. In Japan, Sakhai was inspired by the culture and scenery of her grandparent’s hometown, Kashiwazaki, a tiny village by the sea, surrounded by vast mountains. This special place left an indelible impression that still feeds her imagination. Sakhai’s creative perception and talent were also nurtured by her Persian culture. The exposure to both traditions in her young life has impacted her artistic vision.
Babak Gharaghozloo
Babak Gharagozloo is an Iranian-American artist. Babak was born in 1974 in Tehran_Iran. He graduated from the Tehran University of Art and Architecture in graphic design.