Hamidreza Pejman on Iran's Art Scene and Women Artists

Hamidreza Pejman, collector and founder of the Pejman Foundation, discusses the vitality of Iran's contemporary art scene despite political challenges. The foundation, established in 2013 and based in Tehran, aims to bridge Iranian and international artists through resources, workshops, conferences, and publications. Its main exhibition space, Argo Factory, is a contemporary art museum housed in a former brewery. Pejman highlights the resilience of Iranian artists facing censorship and funding difficulties, and emphasizes the crucial role of women artists who challenge gender norms and gain global visibility. The foundation runs educational programs for students, including interactive exhibitions like Mohsen Vaziri Moghaddam: Unrealized Projects. Future plans include a cinematheque for restored films and stronger cross-cultural collaborations.