The WOMEN, ART, FREEDOM Symposium is a day-conference that focuses on the vital role of the arts in the movement for women's rights in Iran. This symposium, organized by renowned art historian Katayoun Shahandeh and sound artist Fari Bradley, will bring together esteemed women academics and artists of Iranian origin to discuss the significant contributions made by visual and performing arts to the women's rights movement in Iran.

During the symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers such as Sepy Baghaei, a Theatre Director, Dr Kristin Soraya Batmanghelichi from the University of Oslo, Dr Evaleila Pesaran from the University of Cambridge, and Mitra Tabrizian, an Artist/Filmmaker. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr Layla Diba, an esteemed Art Historian and Curator.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be live-streamed, ensuring that everyone has the chance to benefit from the valuable insights shared by the speakers. The full program and streaming link will be made available soon.

The WOMEN, ART, FREEDOM Symposium is supported by the University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies. The Howard Theatre, where the symposium will take place, is fully accessible via a lift, and wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities are also available. The theatre provides padded seating, designated spaces for wheelchair users, and ample space for assistance dogs. Additionally, there is a hearing loop facility available upon request IN ADVANCE.

Dr Layla S. Diba, our esteemed keynote speaker, is an independent art advisor, scholar, and curator renowned for her expertise in the art of Iran. She has curated exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum and has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2023.

Dr Diba's keynote address, titled The Warrior Women of Iran: A Forgotten History, promises to shed light on the often overlooked identity of Iranian women as rebels, warriors, and guerilla fighters. By showcasing literary and historical heroines from Persian painting and referencing figures such as the Achaeminid Queen Atossa and storyteller Shahrzad, Dr Diba will explore the profound impact of women in public life throughout history.

Additionally, Dr Diba will discuss the absence of women artists in Iran until the 20th century and analyze the significance of women as subjects of the male gaze in both pre-modern and contemporary art.

The WOMEN, ART, FREEDOM Symposium presents a unique opportunity to delve into the intersection of art and women's rights in Iran. Join us on November 18, 2023, at the Howard Theatre in Cambridge for this enriching event. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

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