Monday, August 31, 2009
Art Getting Iranian Artists Out of Iran
Posted by Benjamin Sutton on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 11:23 AM
This is the first juried prize to recognize emerging Iranian artists and help promote their travels, and if the Times review of the exhibition at the Chelsea Art Museum is anything to go by, outside help is crucial to the ongoing success and freedom of expression of contemporary artists inside Iran. Though the exhibition features 35 artists based in Iran (the rest are expats), only one was able to leave the country to attend the exhibition opening. Many of those who opted to remain in Iran did so for fear of never being allowed to return home. Click here to learn more about the artists nominated for the Magic of Persia prize.
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