The Role of the Diaspora in Representing the Culture and Art of the Homeland: Globalization or Cultural Metamorphosis?
Introduction In today’s globalized world, geographical boundaries have become more fluid than ever, thanks to media, migration, and communication technologies. Diaspora communities—formed as a result of migration, exile, or displacement—play an increasingly significant role as cultural agents, particularly in representing the art and culture of their countries of origin. But a central question arises: Can […]
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 […]
