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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.
Chloe Pourmorady
Chloe Pourmorady is a Persian-American violinist, vocalist, and composer best known for her wide range of musical expression spanning from western to modal music. A creative chameleon, Chloe writes pieces that are innovative and captivating to global audiences; no one piece resembles the last.
Farbod 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.
Yousha Bashir
Yousha Bashir is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Tehran. He is a graduate of Graphic Design and Visual Arts. His works as well as experimental artistic projects have been featured in four solo exhibitions in Tehran, as well as many curated shows, both in Iran and abroad.
Reza Bahrami
Reza Bahrami was born in 1978 in Isfahan_Iran. He is a filmmaker and photographer based in Los Angeles. He has directed and produced several documentaries for established TV channels and he has more than ten years of experience working with agencies, channels, and magazines all around the world.
Monir Farmanfarmaian
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian was an Iranian artist and collects traditional folk art.
Mehnoush Modonpour
Mehnoush Modonpour is an Iranian/Canadian artist with a passion for painting and sculpture.
Shila Ommi
Shila Vosough Ommi is an actress, director, writer and producer who was born in Tehran, Iran, and grew up in Los Angeles.
