Anousha, hailing from Shiraz, Iran, is a talented actress and writer who has garnered recognition for her work in films such as “Clairevoyant” (2021), “Lifeline” (2020), and “Escape Room” (2017). Her journey in the world of acting commenced at the tender age of...
Nader’s message of “We are all one” resonated throughout his musicA man of many talents within the music world, Canadian/Iranian Nader Khaledi is a highly accomplished fusionist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, who is undoubtedly becoming one of this generation’s...
Aleph’s musical journey began in Ehmej, Lebanon at the age of 3, when an old piano sparked his passion. While oriental tunes initially eluded him, his dedication led him to discover the “quarter tone.” With his first piano in hand, he harmoniously blended oriental and...
Sara Kalantary and Reza Sayadian, founders of Sayadian & Partners Design Ltd., bring a unique and humble perspective to architecture. Their works showcase unconventional solutions, emphasizing respect for humanity and the environment. Viewing architecture as a...
Photography — Ali DolatiHair & Makeup Artist — Farrah SaneiModel — Saina SoorenWritten by — Hedieh SafiyariEdited by — Christopher DallinWoman Life Freedom!The Courage of Women is at the Heart of a Re-imagined Iran In 1979, Iranians voted in a national...
An accomplished painter, fashion and costume designer, prolific Canadian-Persian artist Nilufar Moayeri gained international attention in 2012 by Art Monaco, when her work was exhibited next to masters like Pablo Picasso. Recently, the celebrated artist added...
Coastal Reflections is a stunning exhibition of photography featuring North Shore artists Sanam Khani and Trevor Schmidt. The West Vancouver Community Arts Council is thrilled to present this collection of artwork at the Kay Meek Arts Centre from May 24 to July 3. The...
— The Mystery of Nightingale’s Warbling —The Award Winning AlbumRecently, Vancouver’s HazarAva Ensemble was presented two prestigious Silver Medals for Best Female Vocalists and Trio during the internationally renowned Global Music Awards, for their album The Mystery...
A Master Story-Teller from historical Persian iconography to the compositions of archetypal Iranian miniatures & portraits Ali Akbar Sadeghi is a climax figure in the context of Iranian Modern and Contemporary art. He has practiced in many artistic fields...
Inspired by her love of travel, nature, architecture, and culture, Shima Javan’s creativity burgeoned into a successful career in architectural and interior design. Over the last 14 years, Shima has become a sought-after Interior Architect and Designer, who is...
Nilufar Moayeri grew up and studied in Istanbul, Turkey where she got her degrees. She got her bachelor’s degree from one of the top European universities in art before going on to studying fashion design for her master’s and continuing to PhD in film. Having studied...
Born in Tehran, Iran, Shima Javan is a Persian-Canadian interior architect and designer, as well as the founder and principal of Shima Javan Design in Vancouver. Shima received her Master of Business Administration from Tehran University and Certificate of Interior...