‏The turbulent terrain of the female presence in both sports and art scenes echo their treacherous existence in each domain . It is apparent that the patriarchal system perceives both fields in a similar light , an observation likely applicable to virtually all domains . The frustrating consequence is readily visible in the economy of art and sports , with women being marginalized and allocated unequal portions . The imbalance is also evident in the number of female representations in museums , institutions , and sports complexes , thus extending to numerous other realms . This injustice , however , is not unique to Iran but rather a global construct . The works of Maryam Amirvaghefi focus on this share , the part she wants to have , in contrast to what she is given . The discrimination shown by Iranians toward women's presence in the unsafe realms of arts , sports , and the economy brings these two fields much closer together . Before even dreaming of claiming their share , women artists or athletes have to battle their families , their fathers , and brothers to be able to even pursue any of these domains . A type of fighting against domestic patriarchy results in being trained and prepared to fight the institutionalized patriarchy within society and to win the rights they're entitled to . Every woman who wields a paintbrush or trains for sports partakes in a great battle of protest , one that ultimately culminates in the reclamation of her due . These battles take place across art , sports , and all areas where anti - women structures exist . Through their daily practices of liberation , the ideas of freedom and rights inevitably expand and transform the landscape . Indeed , the modern social landscape of Iran is largely shaped by members ' individual struggles , which have now evolved into a greater , far - reaching movement . Being present , persisting , and progressing is an act of protest in and of itself as a woman . Merely observing an Iranian artist's depiction of an apple , in this context , is considered a radical move , a testament to the years of tireless resistance . Persistence , after all , is but an extension of being present . Shabahang Tayyari Spring 2023 ( Translated by : Ghazal Namjoo )