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Welcome!

The Artist's Venue stands with the Iranian people during these unprecedented times in the streets of Tehran! May the Iranian people achieve what they so desperately crave and deserve: FREEDOM.

Please support their cause - let us stand for freedom today!

Support the group of artists who have come up with the green wrist band that reads in support of freedom. The wrist bands can be purchased for $3 each and maybe ordered by e-mailing: stand4freedomtoday@yahoo.com.

We hope to hear from you - let us know you care!

Design: Modern Motifs

Our featured designer .....Xerxes Alliance is the brainchild of Persian-American designer Pendar Yousefi (Legofish). He is known for his thoughtfully elegant use of Persian motifs, traditional designs and mythological references. Through its unique and trendy collection, Xerxes Alliance strives to share the beauty and glamour of Persian art with the world!

Click on an image and discover the Xerxes Alliance! Enjoy!

is the brainchild of Persian-American designer Pendar Yousefi (Legofish). He is known for his thoughtfully elegant use of Persian motifs, traditional designs and mythological references. Through its unique and trendy collection, Xerxes Alliance strives to share the beauty and glamour of Persian art with the world!

Click on an image and discover the Xerxes Alliance! Enjoy!

DISCOVER MORE @ THE XERXES ALLIANCE

Ramin Talaie's haunting pictory of one of Iran's largest prisons, Qezel-Hesar is absolutely riveting. The
pictures effectively explore Iran's controversial yet seemingly effective prevention program of methadone
pills used to defeat addiction. Ramin T. is an Iranian born photo-journalist who resides in NYC.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR RAMIN'S GALLERY!

Our featured photographer is the talented Iranian born Marjan Zahed Kindersley whose body of work harbors a mysterious appeal.

Marjan's photography is captivating in that it seems to be telling the viewer a story about life or particulary the common

objects of our lifetime. Her "Bra Series" seems to follow a journey of a tired bra, or perhaps the woman behind the bra who

has left her mark on the most uncommon places. Marjan describes her work as "a question of pleasure ......as simple and as

complicated as that!" Click on the image to view MZK's on-line portfolio. Enjoy!

GLO BRA LIZATION

Marjan Zahed Kindersley

CHECK OUT: FEATURED ARTISTS

Check out Persian-American artist Kathy S's interview with Bidar.TV : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iwQCWpDuvU (Persian)

Ali Esmaielipour

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Ali Esmailipour
Yari Ostovany
Aydin Aghdashloo
Shiva Pakdel
Simin Meykadeh

click on the image for more.....

Friday, February 8, 2008

Persian American Artists

Artists have always been remarkable contributors to the social and cultural scene in the Persian community. But today their role is arguably more significant than ever. In a time when political scrutiny in the Mid-East is at its peak, Persian-American artists are undeniably fighting stereotypes by showing elements of culture and tradition that best characterize Persian Americans. We want to empower those artists to create more...to speak their mind...and to be the vessels of communication for the Persian community. Write us and tell us what you think! Contribute to our blog!

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