Join us for a talk by Iranian painter Farima Fooladi. Born in Tehran, Fooladi is currently living and working at State College, PA. Her Displacement series delves into the various emotional and historical layers of public space and memory. In her work, she comments on the way social and political changes transform civic spaces, creating new maps instead of following existing ones. She addresses recent social and political changes in the country and its effect on culture. Inspired by mythical stories such as the Tower of Babel, Fooladi borrows from their symbolism to address current dilemmas.

Check-In: 6pm
Artist Talk and Q+A: 6:30-7:30pm
Reception: 7:30-8pm

This program is organized by Hillyer Art Space, a program of International Arts & Artists, in partnership with the Middle East Institute's Arts and Culture Program. Recently established, MEI's unique program in the nation's capital provides a window into the Middle East's vibrant arts scene and connects Middle Eastern artists with their US counterparts. The event is being presented in conjunction with the exhibition Urban Mapping, showing at Hillyer Art Space until October 29th.