Straight to freedom

   مستقیم، آزادی”

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Curated by Kimia Nasirian and Haleh Chinikar
 

Artists:

Niyaz Azadikhah - Mashid Mohadjerin - Fa Razavi - Sanne De Wolf - Steven Cruz - Darius Dolatyari Dolatdoust -

Simon Lavenne - Diane Marie Uwase - Dornika

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​VOL 1

In Farsi,  the title of the exhibition, «straight to…» is used to hail a cab in Iran. One of Tehran’s major roundabouts, where many roads intertwine, is called «Azadi», signifying freedom. The show aims to raise awareness about the ongoing Iranian uprising and bloodshed, which started with the death of Mahsa Amini on the 16th September 2022, at the hands of Iran’s regime.​ The artworks exhibited are direct calls for freedom. Freedom of expression, freedom to love, and freedom to keep on living, regardless of these choices.“Straight to freedom مستقیم، آزادی “ aims at exploring the basic human rights that are banned in Iran. What is obvious here, in Iran, might be hidden in the deepest layers of daily life; this is why we chose artists who are courageous enough to tackle taboos, blending the unique, the colourful, and the minimal into compelling artworks. We invite you to reflect on the differences between our cultures and on how you can make a difference for the women of Iran.

 

VOL II

 The artists reflect on bodies, on their confinement within societal norms, or their fragility before state violence. Each of these artists lives their creative process as a means to escape these confines. Using fabric, cobblestones, or clay, they reclaim the space that they inhabit. Their work stands as an expression of their existence.

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