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Art for Everyone: Interview with Iranian Artist Farzad Kohan

“Art is the purest vehicle of the human expression: When all else fails we communicate our emotions, our ideals, our hopes and dreams through our art.” Quips Kohan, whose ability to connect on an-almost spiritual level with viewers through his work, still fascinates us.

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Arash and Kelly Contest: Win the Genius Table, Little Genius, or Genius Pad

UK-based industrial designers, Arash and Kelly, are running a prize draw to get your support to help the dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate people that are Y.E.S.S, a small charity in Camberwell, South London who provide City and Guilds and GCSE courses for disadvantaged children, helping them build a better future for themselves. (They were recently featured [...]

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Pushing Boundaries: Iranian Artist Taravat Talepasand Intrigues with her Work

She had us at first glance! San Francisco-based Iranian-American artist, Taravat Talepasand, has the ability to create the kind of art that makes you incapable of passing by her pieces without feeling the need to stop and stare–trying to figure out what she’s trying to tell you. Her aesthetic is not only provocative and sexy…It’s [...]

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Fearlessly Deep: Interview with Johnny B. of Electric Black

In addition to singing with Freedom Glory Project–a band he co-founded with members of the Iranian band, Hypernova–Johnny B. sings and writes for his own band, Electric Black.  I caught Electric Black live at the launch party for their new CD, on the Lower East Side at Rockwood Music Hall in  Manhattan.  Seeing Johnny B. [...]

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Middle East Mystique: Cruising the Persian Gulf and Visiting Persepolis

CrystalCruises wants to take you on a “journey into the heart of ancient lands, where the Persian, Greek, Egyptian, Roman and Ottoman empires once ruled the world, and monuments to their great legacies still stand,” via their cruise, World Voyage IV: Middle East Mystique. Share

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Human Rights: Global Day of Action – World Rally in Solidarity for Iran

As an Iranian, we’re just as proud of our people for their bravery and fight for freedom as you are, but we are now also super-impressed and highly appreciative of our fellow compatriots (and non-Iranian friends) around the globe, who united for Iran at countless rallies in numerous cities held on July 25th. Share

Britain’s Got Talent: Iranian Contestant – Shaheen Jafargholi

You MUST check out  little Shaheen Jafargholi sing his heart out on Britain’s Got Talent! Share

Sports: Iranian Basketball Player Hamed Haddadi Recalled

Our favorite (and only) Iranian NBA member, the Persian-baller that is Hamed Haddadi has been recalled by the Memphis Grizzlies. After a brief stint with the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League, our Hamed is once again on the road to scoring more points for the Memphis Grizzlies. Share