Interview

Reverse glass paintings

Mahin Azima – One of Iran's distinguished contemporary artists. Born in Tehran, throughout her school years she was attracted to topics that were associated with arts, and in particular painting. She pursued her passion by entering to the School of Fine Arts at Tehran University in 1948.

Couture, Fashion, Interview, Photography

Interview with Babak Fatholahi

Babak Fatholahi is a Portrait Photographer. Born in 1990 in Tehran-Iran, Babak moved to Europe, and after a couple of years of practicing and working internationally, he started to work as a solo portrait photographer in 2013.

Interview, Music, Uncategorized

Interview with ICOT

ICOT was founded by five Toronto-based composers and musicians in 2011 with the mission of creating new works that bridge Canadian and Iranian culture through music and art.

Interview, Painting

Interview with Yari Ostovany

Born in Iran in 1962, Yari Ostovany moved to the United States at the age of 16 and pursued his studies in Art first at the University of Nevada - Reno and then at the San Francisco Art institute where he received his MFA in 1995.

Architecture, Couture, Fashion, Industrial, Installation, Interview, Video Art

Interview with Behnaz Farahi

Behnaz Farahi is an interaction designer, architect, Annenberg Fellow, and Ph.D. candidate in Interdisciplinary Media Arts and Practice at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she is exploring the potential of interactive systems using advanced computational technologies.

Couture, Fashion, Interview, Photography, Theater

Interview with Alborz Teymoorzadeh

Born in 1987 in a northern city of Iran, Alborz Teymoorzadeh pursued a B.A. in Architecture, graduating in 2011. With a diverse artistic foundation that spans painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, and photography, he embarked on a career in portrait, fashion, and theater photography. In 2011, he established "Rosso Photography" as his signature brand.

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A Fragrant Conversation with the Founders of House of Dastan

Interview by Ali Shahrakhi, ZH Magazine In an era where luxury is too often reduced to surface and spectacle, House

Behzad Bolour | The Last Nomad of Persian Sound

If there’s ever been a voice that roamed across the deserts of exile, the alleyways of underground concerts, and the faded ruins of lost Persian empires—and brought them all into your headphones with a velvet force—it’s Behzad Bolour.

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.

Interview with Nazila Ahmadi | A Journey of Resilience and Artistic Expression

Nazila Ahmadi, an Iranian Afghan actress, filmmaker, and performance artist, embodies the spirit of perseverance and the power of creative expression. Her life’s journey, marked by migration, struggle, and determination, has shaped her into a powerful voice in the world of art. Today, Nazila’s work is a testament to her resilience and a celebration of her Afghan heritage, as she navigates the complexities of identity, displacement, and artistic freedom.

Interview with Daryoush Gharahzad | The Urban Chronicles of an Iranian Visionary

In contemporary art's diverse and expansive landscape, Mehrshad Khalili emerges as a creative force and a philosophical enquirer, delving into the essence of our interconnected existence. Born in 1993 in Mashhad, Iran, Khalili's artistic voyage began under the wing of Gilda Ehsan, who not only taught him the technique and how to see the world through an artist's eyes.