Maryam Amirvaghefi's 'Summary of Muscle Memories' at Bavan Gallery

Maryam Amirvaghefi's exhibition 'Summary of Muscle Memories' at Bavan Gallery in Iran explores the parallels between women's struggles in sports and art. The press release, written by Shabahang Tayyari in Spring 2023, argues that patriarchal structures marginalize women in both fields globally, not just in Iran. Amirvaghefi's works focus on claiming a share in these domains, contrasting what women are given with what they desire. The text posits that any woman who picks up a paintbrush or trains in sports engages in a radical protest against domestic and institutionalized patriarchy. This daily practice of liberation expands ideas of freedom and rights, contributing to Iran's current social landscape. The exhibition presents images like an apple by an Iranian woman artist as a radical act of resistance. The show is hosted by Bavan Gallery.