Fa Razavi's US Debut 'Opera Rose' at Palo Gallery
Palo Gallery in New York is hosting the first solo exhibit in the U.S. for Iranian artist Fa Razavi, called 'Opera Rose.' Curated by Pia Zeitzen and Sasha Shevchenko from Kollektiv Collective, the showcase features a triptych and seven large oil paintings that delve into themes of revolution across different environments, including battlefields and homes, as well as Razavi's studio. Her art merges Renaissance luxury with Baroque intensity and draws from global female resistance. The central piece, 'Opera Rose,' portrays intersex individuals reaching out in empathy, with green symbolizing faith and rebellion. Additionally, 'The Last Train Home' honors Mahsa Amini's 2022 death, showing a woman dancing with a flag while partially obscuring a CCTV camera. A zine by Kollektiv Collective accompanies the exhibit.
Key facts
- Fa Razavi's debut solo US exhibition 'Opera Rose' at Palo Gallery
- Exhibition organized with Kollektiv Collective (Pia Zeitzen and Sasha Shevchenko)
- Includes a triptych and seven large-scale paintings
- Paintings depict revolution on battlefield, kitchen sink, and artist's easel
- Artwork 'Opera Rose' features intersex bodies and two hands reaching toward each other
- Color green symbolizes faith, equality, and resistance
- 'The Last Train Home' references Mahsa Amini's death in September 2022
- A zine with supplementary text by Kollektiv Collective published jointly
Entities
Artists
- Fa Razavi
- Mahsa Amini
Institutions
- Palo Gallery
- Kollektiv Collective
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Iran