Iran
Iranian and Cuban artists break America
Art from the Axis of Evil — New York’s Rogue Space hosts IRAN X CUBA: Beyond the Headline - a gallery of artwork produced by Iranian and Cuban artists, inspired by their respective revolutions. Curator Roya Khadjavi talks about struggles that both separate and unite the two countries.
Written by: Hanna Dugall
Ash Koosha: The Iranian artist building sound sculptures from magnified waveforms
Future shock — After fleeing Iran, Ash Koosha’s future-focussed productions blur the lines between music, film and virtual reality.
Written by: Alex King
First Person: I fled Iran, fearing death, in search of religious freedom
Refugee Stories — Majid Golshani fled Iran following his conversion to the Bahá’í faith, which could be punishable by death. Settling in the UK, Majid's life remains in flux, legally unable to work but desperate for a sense of purpose. As part of our Refugee Stories series, Majid talks of his continued hopes for a better life.
Written by: Elizabeth Sulis Gear
The Iranian female snowboarder challenging perceptions of gender in the Middle East
Meet Mona Seraji — Skiing may have arrived in Iran as early as 1938, but it's female snowboarder Mona Seraji in the year 2015 that's having the biggest cultural impact on the conservative country.
Written by: Laurence Cornet
Iran’s most prolific street artist arrives in London
Tripping out Tehran — Iranian surrealist Mehdi Ghadyanloo reveals a darker side in his first UK show.
Written by: Alex King
