How Artist Arghavan Khosravi Finds Inspiration During Divisive Times
The word “empowerment” is losing its meaning becoming a buzzword used to sell everything from lipstick to yogurt. But for Arghavan Khosravi, it’s a way to move forward. “I’m not interested in perpetuating notions of cultural exoticism and portrayals of Iranian women as victims,” she explains. “Rather, my work is a vehicle for shifting power, validating personal storytelling, and connecting to universal messages about human rights.” Her paintings, mainly acrylic on found textiles, have a surrealist quality, telling stories of her personal and political experiences.
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