PHOTOS: Irving exhibition protests oppression of young women leading Iranian uprising

North Texas artists are speaking out against the oppression and violence toward women leading the Iranian uprising.

Moojan Hakim takes a photo of Zahra Jafarpour's "Life After/Before Death" on display at Irving Arts Center, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Irving. The opening night of the exhibition "Woman, Life, Freedom DFW" responded to the Iranian uprising led by young women with a variety of artworks and performances.

The exhibition’s mission, Jalilvand said, is to promote awareness and show solidarity with “the women of Iran and all people fighting for civil rights in the face of authoritarian, theocratic regimes that fuel violence, particularly against women.” “It takes little small steps to take away someone’s rights and voice,” she said. “You know the way that women are being treated right now, it didn’t just happen overnight. It was a slow progression that before you know it, you realize that you’re actually quite trapped and to a point where the violence is beyond imagination.

Artists Parisa Haghighi and Nazanin Ahmadi perform “Beauty Can Not Be Conquered” on opening night of the Woman, Life, Freedom DFW exhibition. The performance is meant to reflect the tragedy of living in oppression without basic human rights.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

dallasnews /  🏆 18. in US

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Irving firefighter Joe Solecki back on duty after beating COVID-19Irving firefighter Joe Solecki is back on the job after COVID-19 derailed his life for a year and a half.
Read more »

3 people injured in fire at senior apartment complex in Irving ParkThe cause of the fire is under investigation.
Read more »

Renters’ rights meeting planned for Irving libraryRenters’ rights meeting planned for Jan. 11 at West Irving Library
Read more »

Irving Park fire at senior living center sends 3 to hospital: CFDA Chicago fire on Byron Street in Irving Park sent 3 people to a local hospital, CFD says. Some smoke was visible while firefighters battled the fire.
Read more »