Tehran, a city known for the hustle and bustle of modern life, has recently unveiled a new dimension: a platform for experiencing beauty and reimagining artistic identity. This transformation is not only evident in established venues such as the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the long lines for the “Eye to Eye” exhibition but […]...

“In Sync with the People”, “Anti-Dictatorship”, “Independent”, and “Strong” are titles used to describe the “Free Art” movement in Iran. The Free Art movement, which became more radical and widespread after the killing of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, showed that the artistic community in Iran is aligned and in harmony with the ideals of the “Women’s […]...

“Examining Iran’s Protest Cinema in Conversation with Karim Lakzadeh, Film Director” Karim Lakzadeh believes that in Iranian cinema, films have always been made that appear to be protest films, but in reality, they have only been used by opportunists to advance the filmmaker’s goals and gain international recognition. Given that these days, the art of […]...

An overview of the visual works arising from the movement of “Women, Life, Freedom”. In recent weeks, the intensity and severity of events and important developments have been so high that it has likely changed the meaning of time for many of us. It is as if imagining the situation in Iran before the murder […]...

A few notes about protest literature in Iran. When discussing “protest literature,” some may think that our understanding of this concept is synonymous or closely related to “commitment in literature” or, in another reading, “committed literature”; an understanding that itself has a “leftist” color and smell. Although “leftist literature” is also an example of this […]...

If we consider art and artists as a part of society (and not as individuals living in a vacuum), then it can be said that the protest against all forms and types, including art, from the perspective of Karl Marx’s theory begins; against the “art for art’s sake” period of bourgeoisie, who wanted art without […]...

The seasons of protest and movement among the people have always been accompanied by the support of artists and those with a sense of taste and eloquence; those who have used the tools of art to speak for the people and shed light on their problems, and be their voice. This season has once again […]...

The last word of protest is when it takes shape, it becomes present in all aspects of life. In the sound of the streets, the faces of passersby, television images, late-night movies, best-selling book lists, quiet restaurants, slogans from behind windows, and of course in art. If we want to talk about the starting point […]...

Can we hold artists responsible for their actions in sensitive political and social situations? Before and after the February 1979 revolution, discussions were raised about the role of art and literature and their responsibility in society. What was approved and accepted by revolutionary and leftist forces was referred to as committed art. This perspective was […]...

The pulse of protest art is rising in Iran. The widespread uprising of the Iranian people and the presence of women and girls at the forefront of these movements have awakened the creativity that was dormant in the heart of Iranian society. Today, we witness the art of protest and its prominent symbol in various […]...

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