Tehran hosts ‘Art Against War’ exhibition honoring Mansoureh Alikhani
The ‘Art Against War’ exhibition opened in Tehran on Sunday, featuring 24 paintings by Iraqi artists created in tribute to Iranian painter Mansoureh Alikhani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on June 13.
The exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Iraqi art collective Bait al-Jamal and Iranian cultural institutions.
It aims to honor Alikhani’s legacy and condemn the violence of war. The artists, including Zahra Hassan, Resal Ahmad, and Sajad Karim, gathered in Baghdad for a week-long workshop to produce these works. Their creations reflect themes of resistance, resilience, and the enduring power of art in the face of conflict.
Alikhani, born in 1966 in Noshahr, Iran, was known for her evocative depictions of Iranian identity and spirituality. She held degrees from Al-Zahra and Soore universities and taught at the Arts University of Kashan and Soore University. Her untimely death has left a void in the Iranian art community, but her spirit continues to inspire.
The exhibition will be open to the public from September 15 to 20 at the House One Gallery of Art Bureau.