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Artpress2 n°17 explores Iranian contemporary art in bilingual issue

publication · 2026-04-24

In May 2010, the 17th edition of artpress2 was published, featuring a bilingual format in both French and English. Titled 'Iran unveiled / L’Iran dévoilé par ses artistes,' this issue showcases contributions from a diverse group of artists and writers, including Catherine Millet, Mahmoud Bahmanpour, Ruyin Pakbaz, and many others like Hamid Keshmirshekan and Eleanor Heartney. The central theme revolves around contemporary Iranian art and its cultural importance, offering insights into the artistic landscape of Iran.

Key facts

  • Published in May 2010
  • Bilingual French/English issue
  • Title: 'L’Iran dévoilé par ses artistes / Iran unveiled'
  • Contributors include 18 authors and critics
  • Focuses on Iranian contemporary art

Entities

Artists

  • Catherine Millet
  • Mahmoud Bahmanpour
  • Ruyin Pakbaz
  • Hamid Keshmirshekan
  • Rose Issa
  • Omid Rouhani
  • Shahrouz Nazari
  • Alireza Samiazar
  • Maryam Tchehregane
  • Helia Darabi
  • Lili Golestan
  • Christopher Lord
  • Shahriar Tavakoli
  • Ramin Sadighi
  • Sohrab Mahdavi
  • Ata Ayati
  • Hamid Dabashi
  • Eleanor Heartney

Institutions

  • artpress2

Sources