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06:00 PM » Boston University Persian Students: Echoes in Blue

The Boston University Persian Students Cultural Club Presents:
Echoes in Blue:

A Presentation of Contemporary Iranian Paintings
With a fresh look at Iranian women artists

Presented by:
Homa Taraji, Co-founder
The American Foundation for Contemporary Iranian Art

When: September 22, 2004, 6-7:30pm (refreshments will be served)
Where: CAS, room #226
725 Commonwealth Avenue at Boston University
Contact: Elnaz Naseri, elnaz@bu.edu

This presentation is an overview of contemporary Iranian art. It provides a historical background including its inception, evolution, circumstances before and after the revolution, and a view of today’s Iranian art scene with a special focus on Iranian women artists. The digital, visual presentation will include photographs and videos.

Presenter:
Ms. Homa Taraji is the president of Paradi, an international fine arts organization with focus on contemporary Iranian art. She is a co-founder of The American Foundation for Contemporary Iranian Art (www.afcia.org), a non-profit organization for promotion of contemporary Iranian art in the United States.

The presentation is an introduction to two exhibitions of contemporary Iranian paintings which will open in Lexington and Wellesley September 24 - October 24, 2004.

For Information:
Call Homa Taraji 310.489.2417 or visit www.paradionline.com