Axel Pahlavi: Painting Through the Veil of Light
Interview with Axel Pahlavi at H Gallery, ParisConducted by Kasra Aliha & Behnood Massoumi As part of his highly anticipated solo exhibition in Paris, French-Iranian painter Axel Pahlavi sat down with Kasra Aliha and Behnood Massoumi for an in-depth conversation held at H Gallery. In this rare and intimate dialogue, Pahlavi opens up about his […]
In Conversation with Rebecca Driffield: The Cinematic Vision in Contemporary Portraiture
Join us in an exclusive conversation with Rebecca Driffield, an acclaimed Australian figurative painter who has been based in Paris since 1986. Known for her emotionally charged portraits and cinematic compositions, Driffield masterfully captures the unspoken stories behind human expressions. In this interview, recorded at Kashavarzian Gallery in Paris, we delve into her recent exhibition, […]
Centre Pompidou: A Century of Modern and Contemporary Art
The Centre Pompidou houses Europe’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art. Spanning from 1905 to today, its exhibitions showcase key artistic movements of the 20th and 21st centuries. The modern collection (Level 5) presents Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, and early avant-garde works, while the contemporary collection (Level 4) explores globalized artistic practices and immersive installations. […]
Interview with Alireza Shojaian
Art, Identity, and Resistance: A Conversation with Alireza Shojaian Join us for a conversation with Alireza Shojaian, an Iranian artist based in Paris. Through his paintings, Shojaian challenges societal prejudices against non-heteronormative masculinity and sheds light on LGBTQ+ experiences in Iran and beyond. His bold and politically engaged work has sparked discussions on identity, censorship, […]
Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, inaugurated in 1961, is dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Located in the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo, the museum houses a collection of over 15,000 works, showcasing various art movements such as Fauvism, Cubism, and Surrealism. The museum also hosts […]
Exclusive Interview with International Persian Photographer Khashayar Javanmardi on His Book Caspian
The book Caspian by Iranian photographer Khashayar Javanmardi captures the environmental crisis along the shores of the Caspian Sea with an activist’s perspective, blending climate anxiety with classical documentary. Growing up on its shores, Javanmardi witnessed the degradation of the world’s largest enclosed body of water due to pollution, unregulated exploitation, and climate change. Through […]
Paris Photo 2024: A Celebration of Photography at the Grand Palais
Paris Photo, the world’s premier art fair dedicated to photography, held its 27th edition in 2024 at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris. Since its inception in 1997, Paris Photo has served as a crucial platform for photographers, galleries, collectors, and enthusiasts to engage with the ever-evolving medium of photography. Showcasing a diverse array of […]
Exploring Identity and Queer Parenthood in Paris: Zula Rabikowska’s Solo Exhibition at Les Amarres
Zula Rabikowska, a London-based photographer and videographer specializing in documentary work about migration, identity, and LGBTQI+ communities, has launched Zula Rabikowska’s solo exhibition at Les Amarres in Paris. Her project on queer parenthood, inspired by her own experiences and heritage, explores themes of displacement, gender, and identity. The exhibition is open from November 8 to […]
Interview with Hassan Nozadian
Hassan Nozadian, a multidisciplinary artist and a prominent figure in contemporary art, combines industrial design, architecture, and illustration to create worlds where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by “space” in its meaning — the surrounding environment and the cosmos. This fascination has gradually manifested in his works. […]
Big Fish and Beyond: The Staged Narratives of Morteza Niknahad
Morteza Niknahad, born in 1984 in Bandar Abbas, is an Iranian photographer and filmmaker whose work explores human experience through staged photography and personal narratives. Growing up in a coastal city by the Persian Gulf, he became fascinated with analog photography as a teenager, sparking a journey into visual storytelling. Initially focusing on filmmaking, he […]