Named for a commonly used slogan in the Kurdish independence movement, “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” by Iranian-Dutch artist SEVDALIZA is a sparse, moving piece that expresses her support for oppressed women all over the world—specifically in Iran. The Tehran-born, Rotterdam-based singer-songwriter says in a statement, “I stand proud as an Iranian woman and I am supporting the fight of my sisters who shed their blood, hair, …
Elin Aram drew much attention with her new hand-selected souvenir series, A Box From. Its debut offering shed light on Seoul, South Korea, and told a story of the city by means of uniquely personal gifts. The “beta” box sold out almost as quickly as it was released. We are pleased to announce that Aram is ready for A Box From’s second iteration. This time, …
“Take 100: The Future of Film: 100 New Directors,” the newest installment in Phaidon’s “10 x 10” series (now in its tenth year), looks at 100 emerging directors. With a focus especially on the younger crowd, this international compendium impresses with both its length and exhaustive methods. Like the other books in the series, a jury of 10 curators and other forces in global contemporary …
