RISE ART EXHIBITION EXPLORES THEME OF WOMENS RIGHT IN EXTREME ISLAMIC CULTURES

Zahra Hosseinkhan is an Iranian -born artist who stormed into the Persian art world in 1985, at the tender age of 14, and had her own gallery by the age of 21. Now, at 34, she’s based full-time in Vancouver, and she’s using her art to provide insight into the struggle for women’s rights in countries dominated by Islamic extremism.

By combining classical and modern art, and eastern and western style, this revolutionary artist has developed a genuine and unique voice. And by incorporating nudity into her works-often depicted in Mosque setting-she challenges the idea that Muslim women should be hidden behind the hejab.

This unique art exhibition takes place April 19 at Canada Place, starting at 5P.M. Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and Mayor Maxine Wilson and members of the Persian media will be in attendance, and local media outlets and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

About Zahra HOsseinkhan:

Zahra Hosseinkhan is a revolutionary Persian artist who starts her artistic training at the Tehran college of fine arts, and opened her own gallery in Tehran at the age of 21. A resident of Vancouver since 1996, she uses her art to explore the challenges women face in Islamic extremist cultures, and demand reform. She founded the Canadian Academy of Fine Arts & Design in 2003, and is represented by CPA, Denon Publishing Group.

Contact:
Kathy Eslami
Canadian Academy of fine arts & Design
Phone: 604-633-9023
E-mail: cafad@live.ca

Web Site: www.zahrahosseinkhan.com

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