Interview With a Visionary in Contemporary Art: Anahita Bagheri
Anahita Bagheri is an artist whose impact resonates far beyond Iran’s borders, reaching into the heart of the international art scene. Based in the dynamic metropolis of New York City, Bagheri’s artistic expression knows no bounds, encompassing sculpture, painting, video, and performance art. Her work is a powerful blend of representation and abstraction with a […]
Memory, Metamorphosis, and Mineral Pigments: A Conversation with Taiji Terasaki
On an overcast spring afternoon in April 2025, Galerie Keshavarzian in the heart of Paris opened its doors to an intimate and deeply resonant conversation with Japanese-American artist Taiji Terasaki. The occasion was his exhibition Gunjo: Celestial Butterflies, a poetic meditation on grief, transformation, and the enduring presence of love. The conversation—filmed on location amidst […]
Painting the Flesh of Light — A Conversation with Axel Pahlavi
By Kasra Aliha, for Honargardi In the heart of Paris, amid the intimate architecture of H Gallery, we sat down with the celebrated French-Iranian painter Axel Pahlavi—a rare opportunity made possible during the unfolding of his monumental solo exhibition in April 2025. This conversation, led by Kasra Aliha (interviewer and producer) and captured on film […]
Rooted in Resilience: Saman and Sasan Oskouei on Flora Urbanica
By Kasra Aliha | Honargardi Brooklyn-based Iranian artists Saman and Sasan Oskouei—formerly known as Icy & Sot—have long been recognized for their politically charged, multidisciplinary practice addressing borders, displacement, environmental destruction, and state control. Originally from Tabriz, Iran, the brothers began their journey on the streets of their hometown using stencils, developing a visual language […]
In Conversation with Rebecca Driffield: The Cinematic Vision in Contemporary Portraiture
By Kasra Aliha The human face tells a thousand stories, and for Australian artist Rebecca Driffield, every brushstroke captures an intricate web of emotions, narratives, and silent dialogues. Having lived and worked in Paris since 1986, Driffield has built an impressive career in figurative painting, merging expressionistic symbolism with cinematic storytelling. Her recent exhibition at […]
Interview with Hélène Duclos on the Exhibition “Le collier rouge des reines nues” at Galerie Claire Corcia
Date of Interview: March 6, 2025Location: Galerie Claire Corcia, ParisInterviewer: Kasra Aliha Introduction Hélène Duclos is a contemporary French artist known for her intricate, emotionally charged works that navigate themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. Her practice spans painting, drawing, and mixed media, often incorporating symbolic imagery to explore deeply personal yet universally […]
Kanine: Stitching Stories of Repair and Resistance
In this report, we explore the artistic universe of Kanine (Virginie Carrayol), a French artist and craftswoman dedicated to creative mending and upcycling of second-hand clothing and textiles. For Kanine, embroidery is both an art and a means of repair—of fabrics and of oneself. Through techniques such as patchwork and the Japanese Sashiko embroidery, she […]
An In-Depth Look at Identity and Queer Parenthood in Paris: Zula Rabikowska’s Solo Exhibition at Les Amarres
Zula Rabikowska, the London-based photographer and videographer renowned for her work on migration, identity, and LGBTQI+ communities, is now presenting her latest project on queer parenthood at Les Amarres in Paris. Known for her deeply intentional storytelling, Rabikowska’s work combines digital and analog photography to capture complex themes inspired by her personal experiences with migration […]
