Interview with Alborz Teymoorzadeh
Born in 1987 in a northern city of Iran, Alborz Teymoorzadeh completed his degree in Architecture and now resides in Luxembourg.
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FINCHÉ NON SAREMO LIBERE (UNTIL WE ARE FREE)
Brescia, Italy – In a world where women's rights continue to be a pressing issue, an upcoming exhibition at the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia is set to shed light on the treatment of women globally, with a particular focus on Iran. Titled "Finché non siamo libere" (Until We Are Free), this thought-provoking exhibition will run from November 11th, 2023, to January 28th, 2024.
Continue ReadingNicky Nodjoumi: Let’s Talk
Born in Kermanshah, Iran, in 1942, Brooklyn-based artist Nicky Nodjoumi has developed a significant career that seamlessly integrates art with themes of global political discourse. His educational odyssey commenced at the Tehran University of Fine Arts and culminated with a Master's in Fine Arts from The City College of New York in 1974. His return to Tehran, joining the faculty of his alma mater, marked a pivotal moment in his artistic journey.
Continue Reading“Tales of New York”: A Deep Dive into Hossein Edalatkhah’s Artistic Odyssey
Born in 1979 in Tehran, Hossein Edalatkhah stands as a luminous figure in contemporary art, especially as the first openly gay artist to exhibit in Iran during the challenging times of the late '90s. His audacious advocacy for gay rights through his artistry eventually led to his exile in 2010. Now based in New York, Edalatkhah remains unwavering in championing LGBTQ+ rights.
Continue ReadingFarideh Lashai’s Multifaceted Artistry: A Glimpse into Her Crystal and Glass Design Works
Los Angeles-based Iranian contemporary art platform ADVOCARTSY has unveiled a captivating solo exhibition featuring the late Farideh Lashai's lesser-known yet intriguing crystal and glass design works. This extraordinary exhibition, "Studies for Crystal and Glass Design and Other Works," provides a unique insight into the multidisciplinary career of one of Iran's most distinguished female artists.
Continue ReadingSoudeh Davoud; “A Lively Spring Garden”
Soudeh Davoud, born in 1988 in Tehran, Iran, is a highly acclaimed contemporary artist known for her distinctive works seamlessly blending Eastern and Western influences. Her creative journey began at a remarkably young age when she turned to drawing and painting as a means of communication and personal solace. Davoud's artistic approach draws from impressionist strategies, mainly patchwork and broken-color techniques, which have consistently informed her style. In addition, she has incorporated elements of impasto to create visually striking and emotionally resonant artworks. What distinguishes Davoud's work is her ability to dispense with under-drawings, working directly with color to infuse her pieces with vibrancy and immediacy.
Continue ReadingNadia Dibaj
Nadia Dibaj, born in 1994, is a highly talented graphic design graduate with a passion for storytelling through art. Initially, she embarked on her professional journey in the animation industry as a background artist. She subsequently explored roles as an illustrator and character designer across diverse animation and game projects.
Continue ReadingXamoosh
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.
Continue ReadingRahele 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.
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