///Tehran-São Paulo

Tehran-São Paulo is an exchange between Iranian and Brazilian artists based in the two cities organized by Paadmaan projects. It focuses on the transformations sought through the exchange of artists, art productions, and artistic methodologies. The project practices, transitioning from one cultural context to another, facilitate artistic communication to foster dialogue between artists from these two cities.

São Paulo and Tehran are large, vibrant, and culturally rich cities, where diverse cultures coexist. They are also hubs of opportunities, significant financial and cultural centers. Today, these metropolises are places where artists perceive art as integral to the environment, life, and the city itself. This selection of video art from artists based in Tehran and São Paulo provides a glimpse into the creative outputs of artists from diverse social and cultural backgrounds in these sprawling urban landscapes.

Navigating through Tehran and São Paulo offers numerous paths and ways to explore the cities, some leading farther than others. Observation, experimentation, and the simplicity of gestures are focal points in the works selected for this initial gathering. The chosen artists are interested in employing video as a medium to support their multidisciplinary practices. While there is an abundance of post-production resources, the core elements of the artist’s idea, critique, action, and performance within the cities remain essential.

(Text by Foad Alijani and Ivi Brasil, curators)