Canada hosts Iranian photo exhibit

Organized by the University of Ottawa, the showcase titled Ciphers: Tension with Tradition in Contemporary Iranian Photography kicked off at the SAW Gallery in Ottawa.

Displaying different perspectives on the Iranian contemporary arts and culture, the event exhibits the artworks of Mehrdad Asgaritari, Samira Davarfar, Samira Eskandarfar, Amir-Ali Qasemi, Melika Shafahi, Jalal Sepehr, Najaf Shokri, Sadeq Tirafkan and Raheleh Sanei.

Iranian artist Amir-Ali Qasemi will also present the interactive photo-based performance, Choose Your Background, for the visitors during the event.

Cosponsored by the Canada Council for Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the showcase will run until June 9, 2012.

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