Arien Valizadeh
Arien has merged his native roots of Traditional Persian art with Modern Western influences/ elements and applying them to current current socio-political context, to demonstrate a synthesis between the social, political, cultural differences of the Middle Eastern - Western dialectic. His art is known to maintain the classical presence of Persian Figurative Painting and Farsi Calligraphy, but with a modern addition, putting the traditional under a new light >>> NEXT

Axis of art and culture, too
Over-due ‘cultural upgrade’ for ourselves
Lale’ Welsh Shahparaki
March 13, 2007
iranian.com

A special VIP Reception for the press, collectors, and those interested in previews will be held at 7-11PM on Saturday, March 17th, 2007 and will feature a rare acoustic performance by Persian/Flamenco master Emad Bonakdar and percussionist Mohamad Mohsenzadeh, at Gallery One, 1 Embarcadero, Lobby level, suite 1 EC, San Francisco, CA 94111. Tel. 415-392-3570.  FREE ADMISSION. Exhibit runs 17- 30th march. Contact www.BeyondPersia.org for more information on the event and the artists.