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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

Hasteem ”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.

Music

Chasing White Rabbits

Anahita Skye is a modern-day songstress who blends sultry rock and melodic pop with an infusion of soulful undertones. Chasing

Interview with Farhad Re

Farhad Re comes into fashion after his studies in architecture at the University of Rome; for this reason, he adores

Illustration

Amir Shabanipour was born in 1979 in Fouman (a city in the north of Iran), and after graduating in Graphic Design (in Rasht), he came to Tehran, the capital of Iran. He has a master's degree in painting and illustrated over 20 books.

Contemporary Theater, Film, Interview, Performance, Theater

Interview with Shiva Negar

Shiva is Iranian-Canadian Actress, Model, Producer, and Influencer who rose to prominence starring Annika Ogden in CBS Films/Lionsgate Blockbuster Movie

Animation, Digital Art

Reza Vojdani

Reza Vojdani was born in 1981 in Tehran-Iran. Working as a freelancer in Tehran and Ankara as an art director and

Illustration

Roshi Rouzbehani

Roshi Rouzbehani is a freelance illustrator who graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a BA (Hons) in illustration, bringing ideas and concepts to life through lines and colors. Roshi enjoys creating editorial and portrait illustrations that are feminine, considerate, and emotional.

Graffiti, Illustration, Painting, Typography

Xamoosh

Xamoosh was born in 1989, Tehran. He is a self-taught artist who started graffiti by putting his signature on the walls of Tehran in 2007. With more than a decade of activity in the writing of Persian murals, he became one of the pioneers and influential in this area.

Illustration

Rahele Mahouti

Rahele was born in Tehran in 1989. She began her first work illustrating children's books. She started her career with digital art early on. In the middle of her career, she became interested in comic book illustration and pop art.

Illustration, Painting

Soraya Sharghi

Soraya Sharghi is an Iranian artist living and working in New York City. Sharghi creates works in diverse media, such

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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.