NIVA

Network of Iranian Visual Artists: Through the NIVA the goal is been to make the current generation of Iranian artists known in France and in Europe for the artistic scene in Iran, and particularly in Teheran, is extremely vibrant and prolific, with many talented artists coming to the fore these past few years. To do so we organize exhibits of their work in France, to offer them artist residences, to allow them to meet with their Western counterparts and to help them integrate institutional networks and the art marked. We also plan to federate a platform of art professionals (art historians, critics, curators, gallerists) to bring the Iranian scene into focus and relay its rich productions. The first stage of this project is underway: We have built a database to inform daily Iranian artists of the opportunities they could find in France and in the neighboring countries. Now we are trying to locate and identify the galleries, institutions and associations interested in pursuing the operation with us. You will find enclosed in this file the presentations of the work of some of the artists we wish to support. We hope you will appreciate their talent and that you will be interested in getting involved yourself in the promotion of their art.