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Epicenter Epicenter explores the intersection of the arts and policy in Washington, DC. In 2016-17, Epicenter will focus on the Middle East, particularly Iran.

Iranian artist Mehdi Ghadyanloo -- his mural in Boston, his visit to DC
12/16/2016

Iranian artist Mehdi Ghadyanloo -- his mural in Boston, his visit to DC

In the works of muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo, it's possible to imagine a new phase in U.S.-Iran relations.

If you've seen contemporary Iranian artists, they're likely from Tehran. Check out these images from nine artists from S...
11/05/2016

If you've seen contemporary Iranian artists, they're likely from Tehran. Check out these images from nine artists from Shiraz.

From Shiraz with Love is an exhibit of nine artists from Shiraz, Iran put together by Aftab Committee at Syra Art Gallery. A project of Epicenter (http://www...

You can see a recording of Mehdi Ghadyanloo in conversation with Andy Shallal from last evening at NYU. The program begi...
10/21/2016

You can see a recording of Mehdi Ghadyanloo in conversation with Andy Shallal from last evening at NYU. The program begins around the 19 minute mark.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/92393998

NYU Brademas Center Events

Iranian muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo in conversation with artist and activist Andy Shallal this Thursday night at NYU in DC...
10/18/2016

Iranian muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo in conversation with artist and activist Andy Shallal this Thursday night at NYU in DC at 6:30 pm. Reception following. Info and RSVP here: https://events.nyu.edu/ /116655/view/event

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Come to hear Iranian muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo this Thursday during the day at the Atlantic Council -- with Barbara Slav...
10/17/2016

Come to hear Iranian muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo this Thursday during the day at the Atlantic Council -- with Barbara Slavin and David Furchgott

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic Community in meeting global challenges. Founded in 1961, the Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic shifts in economic and political influe...

10/13/2016

The Creative Time summit is about to begin here in Washington. And Epicenter will be there with a breakout session on making murals in Iran and DC. Check us out: http://creativetime.org/summit/schedule/

Full schedule of presenters, keynotes, breakout sessions, and statements during the 2016 Creative Time Summit DC: Occupy the Future. October 14 - 16!

An American photographer takes a completely different look at the Israeli army's night raids in Palestine.
10/12/2016

An American photographer takes a completely different look at the Israeli army's night raids in Palestine.

Night Raid in Bil'in is an exhibit of photographs by Richard Cahan . Filmed at the Gallery Al-Quds at the Jerusalem Fund in Washington, DC on September 30, 2...

Mehdi Saeedi's amazing graphic art:
09/26/2016

Mehdi Saeedi's amazing graphic art:

by John Feffer Mehdi Saeedi turns words into art. The Iranian graphic artist has transformed Farsi script into posters, paintings, and other works. He has taken a traditional form, calligraphy, and…

An exhibition about a time when the four colors of the Palestinian flag were banned...
08/02/2016

An exhibition about a time when the four colors of the Palestinian flag were banned...

Forbidden Colors brings together 30 artists who explore the Israeli ban on the four colors of the Palestinian flag that lasted from 1980 to 1993. Filmed at t...

Art as Politics: call for entries to a national juried exhibition....
07/01/2016

Art as Politics: call for entries to a national juried exhibition....

Touchstone Gallery - Since 1976 - Artist Owned Contemporary Art Gallery, gallery rental space Washington D.C. Home of Washington D.C. best contemporary artists, painters, photographers, sculptors, and mixed-media artists.

Highlights from the first several months of Epicenter work....
06/13/2016

Highlights from the first several months of Epicenter work....

Highlights from Epicenter's first six months of work. A project of the Institute for Policy Studies: http://www.ips-dc.org/epicenter/

The new music of resistance....
05/25/2016

The new music of resistance....

From the comfortable alt-rock of PJ Harvey to the hypnotic antagonism of Anohni, new protest music offers a relief from the official rhythms of war and peace.

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