Mitra Khezerlou’s collection
This exhibition, from Mitra Khezerlou’s collection, showcases a series of works by Iranian artists titled “Women & Identify.” In these pieces, women actively embody complex and multifaceted identities. Although history, society, and culture frequently overlook their contributions, they continue to play a central role in human narratives. The artworks highlight their enduring presence and influence across time.
The exhibition “Women and Identity” takes viewers on a profound visual journey into the inner and outer worlds of women, revealing how they actively shape their identities through a blend of historical, cultural, personal, and social influences. These works invite viewers to explore the complex layers of female life, transcending traditional narratives and embracing the diverse experiences of womanhood.
The pieces dive into the social roles women navigate, their individual struggles, and triumphs, as well as the inner strength they summon in the face of adversity. Vulnerabilities stand alongside immense resilience, showcasing the multifaceted nature of being a woman. At its core, the exhibition highlights women’s ongoing quest for self-discovery, as they continuously navigate and shape their identities in a world that both empowers and challenges them, while managing societal expectations and constraints.
Iranian artworks
In this exhibition, artists use color, form, and visual symbols to tell stories of womanhood—stories that speak of the tension between individual and societal identity, freedom and confinement, beauty and pain. Each painting is a unique voice, drawn from real life or imagination, challenging the boundaries of gender, culture, and society.
The goal of this exhibition is to open a dialogue between the viewer and the artworks, encouraging reflection on the roles of women in different societies, their identity struggles, and their relentless fight to reach their true selves. “Women and Identity” is an invitation to see women not as mere symbols, but as beings with multifaceted and complex identities, constantly evolving and re-creating themselves each day.
Sincerely-Mitra Khezerlou
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