This Book Offers a Never Seen Before Look into Prince’s Private Life
Three years after his death in April 2016, Iranian-American Afshin Shahidi, Prince’s personal photographer, and confidante, is offering the world an intimate, private view into the artist’s life, speaking about […]
Portraits of a Changing City
On view at the Smithsonian’s esteemed Sackler Gallery in Washington D.C., Ahmed Mater’s exhibit of installations and photographs is the first solo exhibition for a Saudi artist in the United […]
Shattered Promises
I had the pleasure of interviewing Abbas Kiarostami and Park Chan-wook for my report in Newsweek Middle East on Cinema in Iran and review of the film Paradise – ما, […]
New Big Shot on the Block
I interviewed the director who won Best Film at the Marrakech Film Festival. Here’s my report for Newsweek Middle East about his movie, Very Big Shot – فيلم كتير كبير. […]
A Conversation with Francis Ford Coppola
Art will always be a more powerful instrument of change than weapons, renowned Italian-American director Francis Ford Coppola told Newsweek Middle East on the sidelines of the 15th Annual Marrakech […]
Iranian Art Transcends Politics
Review of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art’s contemporary Iranian art collection, including interviews with Islamic Arts Department chief Sheila Canby and acclaimed contemporary artist Parviz Tanavoli. Read my […]
Rape on U.S. Military Bases Left Unchecked, Documentary Reveals
A review of The Invisible War, including interviews with Academy Award nominated director Kirby Dick and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Amy Ziering. Read my original article here.
Bridal Gown Designer Sareh Nouri on Her Love of Art and Inspirations
In an interview, the luxury gown designer reflects on how her background in the arts and her Iranian-American heritage have influenced her bridal designs. Read my original article here.
Three Questions for ‘Jewel’ Handbag Designers Bita & Rouzita of ‘ita collection’
Interview with luxury handbag designers Bita and Rouzita Vahhabaghai, of ITA Collection. Please read my original article here.
View From Tehran: A Discussion With Acclaimed Artist Parviz Tanavoli
In an interview, acclaimed contemporary artist Parviz Tanavoli speaks about symbolism in his artwork and the role of the poet as philosopher in modern-day society. Read my original article here.