Female Art Players in Iran's and Middle East's Art Scene

23 May 2023
Women have always played an important role in the development of Middle Eastern culture and art, while there are few references to their activities in art history books. Recently, there have been many efforts to recognize female artists and their influences, but the women who have been involved in the presentation of art, are still lesser-known actors in the region's art world. This short text introduces these women and briefly describes their activities.

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Sevana Boghossian
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