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THE EMPIRE OF EUPHORIA

How Coachella 2026 Rewrote the Rules of Cultural Power

Digital Art, Painting

Remembering Mariam: A Tribute to the Artistic Activism of a Passionate Revolutionary

Iran’s artistic community was deeply saddened by the loss of Mariam Salimian, a visual artist and painter who played a

Digital Art, Illustration

Advocating for Change Through Art: The Work of Digital Illustrator Mahdis Nikou

Mahdis Nikou is an Iranian-born illustrator based in the UK. Mahdis advocates for mental health, female empowerment, and environmental issues

The Power of Women’s Voices: Maryam Farahzadi’s Art and Filmmaking in the Face of Oppression

Maryam is an Iranian filmmaker and artist currently based in Los Angeles. Her journey as a filmmaker and artist began

AI Painting, Digital Art, Illustration

ASH HEAP OF HISTORY

“Ash Heap of History” is a series of 10 photographs taken in the future with the help of Artificial Intelligence by Alireza

Animation, Digital Art, Illustration, Painting, Video Art

WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM

The tragic death of 22-year-old Mehsa Amini, also known as Jina, at the hands of Iran’s moral police in September

Photography

Ali Zolghadri

Ali Zolqadri continued his studies in computer science. He started photography in 2015 and became interested in photography in the

Exhibition, Photography

The Adoration of Femininity

For many women worldwide, no matter from which classes they come, there are many red lines and limitations. And yet

Digital Art, Illustration

Aryan Vandi was born in 1992 in Tehran. He received his BA in industrial design from Tehran Art & Architecture University, and at the moment, he is pursuing his MA degree in Nordic visual studies and art education from Aalto university in Finland.

Illustration, Painting

Arezou Shahdadi

Arezou Shahdadi is a painter and graphic artist who lives and works in Tehran, Iran. Her paintings reflect her actual life,

Photography

Armin Amirian

Armin Amirian was born in 1995 in Isfahan, Iran. He is a self-taught artist who spent his childhood and teenage

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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.