‘I must continue until I die’: inside the fight to bring Iran’s thriving art scene to the world
Amid economic sanctions and ongoing conflict, a new initiative is returning Iran’s artists to the international spotlightWhen the call came early one morning, Tehran resident Elham Issari knew it must be urgent. The voice on the line was offering something precious. “Miss Elham,” he said excitedly, “I have a single tube of white paint! It’s overpriced and I know it’s…
Amid economic sanctions and ongoing conflict, a new initiative is returning Iran’s artists to the international spotlightWhen the call came early one morning, Tehran resident Elham Issari knew it must be urgent. The voice on the line was offering something precious. “Miss Elham,” he said excitedly, “I have a single tube of white paint! It’s overpriced and I know it’s…
