The Desert Became a Screen: Inside Coachella 2026
For two weekends in April, the California desert stopped being a place and became a transmission.
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Hossein Martin Fazeli: A Cinematic Voice for Social Change
Hossein Martin Fazeli, a renowned filmmaker, educator, and activist, has dedicated his life to transforming the world through the power of film. Born in Iran during the tumultuous period of the 1979 revolution, Fazeli's early life was marked by the political turmoil and oppression that followed. This formative experience laid the groundwork for his commitment to social justice, which has been the driving force behind his illustrious career in both documentary and fictional filmmaking.
Continue ReadingFaramarz Aslani: Remembering a Musical Icon
Remembering Faramarz Aslani: We bid farewell to a maestro of Iranian pop music, renowned for his poignant lyrics and enchanting melodies. Aslani's legacy transcends time and geography, echoing the heartbeats of a culture steeped in poetic brilliance
Continue ReadingTimeless Narratives: Remembering Dariush Mehrjui’s Cinematic Legacy Amidst Tragedy
A journey through his cinematic genius, cultural impacts, and the tragedy that ended an era of visionary storytelling.
Continue ReadingMitra Tabrizian
Mitra Tabrizian is an Iranian-British artist and filmmaker. Her photographic work has been exhibited and published widely and is represented
Continue ReadingIran Darroudi
Iran Darroudi (September 1936 – 29 October 2021) was a revered Iranian painter, director, writer, art critic, and university professor. Her art consists of surreal paintings dealing with Iranian-themed imagery and intense lighting.
Continue ReadingHasteem ”We Are Here”
Twelve Gates Arts (12G) and The Collective for Black Iranians are hosting “Hasteem: We Are Here” from September 3-24, 2021, with an opening reception on September 12, 2021, from 1-3 pm.
Continue ReadingHameed Bahrami
Hameed Bahrami born in 1972. He is an Iranian filmmaker and visual artist based in Atlanta, United States. Bahrami received a B.F.A. in Painting from the Art University of Tehran.
Continue ReadingInterview with Niaz Nawab
Niaz Nawab is an accomplished multi-instrumental musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and music teacher. Niaz was born in Tehran, Iran, and currently resides in Paris, France.
Continue ReadingFarbod Khoshtinat
Farbod Khoshtinat is a San Francisco based Iranian-American artist with awards from such festivals as the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Los Angeles Movie Awards.
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