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‘Is it possible to come back from this?’: Tehran’s art community on recovering from the 12-day war

Tehran's art community is grappling with the aftermath of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June, which battered the economy, drove up inflation, and slowed art sales as collectors tightened spending. Despite these challenges, galleries like 8Cube and O Gallery are striving to maintain cultural life; on 1 August, 8Cube opened 'Expectant,' a group show curated by sculptor Bita Fayyazi featuring 28 emerging artists, drawing 1,500 visitors on its first night. Gallery founders Aida Mofakham and Orkideh Daroodi report plummeting sales, rising costs, and collectors shifting to gold or foreign currency, yet they emphasize resilience and adaptation.

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‘Is it possible to come back from this?’: Tehran’s art community on recovering from the 12-day war

Tehran's art community is struggling to recover after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025, which battered the economy, drove up inflation, and caused art sales to plummet as collectors tightened spending. Despite these challenges, galleries like 8Cube and O Gallery have shown resilience: 8Cube’s group show "Expectant," curated by renowned sculptor Bita Fayyazi and featuring 28 emerging artists, drew 1,500 visitors on its opening night in August, signaling a tentative return to cultural life. Gallery founders Aida Mofakham and Orkideh Daroodi describe a climate of uncertainty, with rising costs, electricity outages, and collectors shifting to gold and foreign currency instead of art.

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‘Is it possible to come back from this?’: Tehran’s art community on recovering from the 12-day war

Tehran's art community is grappling with the aftermath of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025, which has battered the economy, driven up inflation, and slowed art sales as collectors tighten spending. Despite these challenges, galleries like 8Cube and O Gallery are showing resilience: 8Cube's group show "Expectant," curated by sculptor Bita Fayyazi and featuring 28 emerging artists, drew 1,500 visitors on its opening night in August, signaling a tentative return to cultural life. Gallery founders report that sales have plummeted, with collectors shifting to gold or foreign currency, and that rising costs, electricity outages, and water shortages add pressure.

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