When the Body Became the Museum: The 2026 Met Gala
In this 2026 Met Gala cinematic analysis, we witness a transformation. For a few hours last night, the steps of
Iran 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.
Hana Shahnavaz
Hana Louise Shahnavaz is a British-Iranian painter based in London, UK. Best known for her vibrant large-scale paintings characterized by an abundance of exquisite detail, her work explores the individual's connection to the Whole. Inspired by Persian miniature painting, she intricately painted nature scenes to honor Mother Earth and our unique connection to her.
Azad Amin
Azad Amin was born in 1986 in Tehran, Iran. He has been working as a professional documentary photographer since 2013.
Sahar Haghgoo
Sahar Haghgoo was born in 1981 in Rasht, Iran. She is a freelance illustrator based in London. She creates her illustrations through digital and mixed media techniques; and loves to use theatre and drama scenes in her compositions.
Jalal Sepehr
Jalal Sepehr was born in 1968 in Tehran, Iran. He is a Tehran-based self-taught photographer who has been doing photography since 1994. He is known as a fine art photographer locally and internationally, and his photos have been featured in many prestigious publications.
NEDA
Born in South London to Iranian parents, Neda is a British vocalist and songwriter who draws from a melting pot of diverse influences.
Shahriar Ahmadi
Born in Kermanshah in 1977, Ahmadi completed a Bachelor of Painting at the College of Fine Arts, the University of Tehran in 1997, and went on to obtain a Masters in Painting at the Tehran University of Art in 2002.
Mahsa Tehrani
Mahsa Tehrani was born in 1983 in Tehran, Iran. She lives and works in Tehran. Mahsa is a narrative artist;
Ali Sabouki
Ali Sabouki was born in 1985 in Shiraz, Iran. He lives and works in Tehran as an artist. Ali attended the Art and Architecture University in Tehran to study Scenic Design.
Amin Montazeri
Amin Montazeri was born in 1992 in Tehran, Iran. Amin presents detailed contemporary readings of myths and legends.