I lost my home and studio during Eaton Canyons fire in January 16, 2025
In the Eaton Canyon fire, I lost everything—over a hundred paintings and sculptures, all my tools, and my cherished Persian carpets, which were family heirlooms. But I might find pieces of them. I’ve created a new series of watercolors that I haven’t documented yet. I usually don’t dream, but now my dream is to gather every piece of artwork and see them together. This is my dream now.”
Woman, Art, Iran
I invite you to my talk on Tuesday November 1st at the Brand Library in Glendale at 7pm .
zoom link :
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83780482383?pwd=TkpDNTFpcjdDVnVURklEWXA5NzNLZz09
Passcode: 746854
Artists for Black Lives
A silent auction to raise funds for @blmsandiego & @naacp. Artists both emerging and established have come together to show diversity can exist in the art world. We want to use our voices and platforms to support a change in our system that devalues Black individuals. 100% of the proceeds from this auction will go to the mentioned organizations. Link in bio.
Organized by Keywan Tafteh @keywantafteh
Everything I want to say to the world, right now
Everything i want to say to the world, right now
Interview in Voyage LA online magazine
Today we’d like to introduce you to Delbar Shahbaz.
Delbar, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I am a visual artist, originally from Iran. I have been pursuing art professionally since I was fourteen years old. I studied oil painting portraiture with one of the most celebrated Iranian contemporary painters Abbas Katouzian. I love painting. I love it.
And I was feeling alive
Artist-run exhibitions that address real life across cultures and countries / Utilizing outdoor space as a context for art
@meridian_exhibitions
Vibrant Matter
“Vibrant Matter”: Artwork Refiguring Form, an exhibition curated by Richelle Gribble featuring 30+ artists including select guest speakers, performances, pop-up exhibitions and 15+ open studios at the Beacon Arts Building as a part of @maiden.la showcase. Opening Event: Sat, August 4th 2-6 pm, free parking on site Beacon Arts Building: 804 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302 Come through, there will be free wine. @ Beacon Arts Building
SCREENING "THE REBEL OPTIMIST"
An architect and urban planner, Perween Rahman dedicated her life for the poor of Pakistan until she was shot dead by armed assailants on her way home in March 2013. Mahera Omar explores social, urban and environmental issues in Pakistan through her documentary filmmaking; such as the development of Karachi, education projects in Hunza and Shigar, and adventure travel filming.