Shahyad Tower...our white tower of freedom..

This is one of the buildings that probably doesn't need introduction. Shayad tower is and will always be the symbol of Iran. I have a special bond to this tower as I grew up hearing the stories and seeing photos of how this beautiful tower was built and till this day, I find it so inspiring to see how much love and energy my dad put into this project when he was only in his 20's. Whenever I see Shahyad Tower in a movie, a photo or in a video clip, unconsciously I feel proud to know most of the amazing people who made their vision become the symbol of our country; my amazing dad, Iraj Haghighi alongside the inspiring Rouhollah Nikkhessal, Hossein Amanat, Manouchehr Iranpour and many many more. Your art will always be in the heart of Iran and Iranians.It's a shame to see how this stunning white tower is not being taken care of like it deserves.

Below interview is for all the Farsi speakers - sorry no English subtitles :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLr9fbebfpw

Also below are some photos of back when the tower was being built. You can see a young Iraj Haghighi on the site :) We are proud of you dad, everyday ...

For more information you may also go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadi_Tower

Flower Power Group Exhibition

After several months of frigid winter, it's certainly easy to understand why spring is the favorite season for many people.  Spring is when the earth comes back to life after a long cold winter and it is in spring when the first flower begin to bloom. Spring is a time to renew your goals, refresh your home and to unearth your garden from its wintry layers.

To Celebrate the first signs of flowers blooming, join us for "Flower Power" group exhibition at Robin B Gallery in Chicago on April 17th 2014.

Flower Power opening reception

Robin B Gallery - 1123 West Armitage, Chicago, IL

April 17th - 18:00- 21:00

Feel free to view below link for more information :-

https://www.facebook.com/events/278192062357602/

Post revolution, art's revelation

  Post 1979 Iranian revolution artworks by 29 Iranian artists, many exhibiting in the UK for the first time, was displayed at The Brunei Gallery at SOAS, University of London from 16 January – 22 March 2014.

The artists on display reject notions of 'Iranian-ness' as a fixed, timeless entity, and investigate the social and historical construction of identity, as well as their contribution to problematic political situations.

Below article is an interesting read about the above mentioned exhibit:-

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/95addb52-7c7d-11e3-b514-00144feabdc0.html#slide0