Art of Defiance: Creative Resistance in the Struggle for Freedom in Iran

Virtual Event — Art of Defiance: Creative Resistance in the Struggle for Freedom in Iran

Date and Time — Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11 AM-12 PM ET

Registration: info.combatantisemitism.org/aod-ir

In the face of the tyranny of the Tehran regime over the past four and a half decades, art, music, and literature have emerged as vital tools for resistance for the oppressed people of Iran. These creative expressions stand out as powerful means for challenging the ayatollahs and laying the groundwork for the building of a free Iran in the future.

Event overview

This event, taking place just ahead of Passover, the Jewish celebration of liberation and freedom, will explore the role of culture in the Iranian people’s ongoing fight against persecution, showcasing the work of artists whose courage, vision, and talent inspire and mobilize audiences both within Iran and across the globe.

The speakers, a diverse group of artists and activists, will share their work and insights, and offer a vision and hope for change in Iran and a new regional reality of peace, prosperity, and interfaith harmony.

What You’ll Learn

Art as a Tool for Resistance —

Explore how music, visual art, and literature challenge the Tehran regime’s narratives and communicate truths that cannot be expressed through conventional means.

Global Impact of Iranian Art —

Discover how Iranian artists have gained international recognition and the importance of global solidarity.

Cultural Heritage and a Free Iran —

Gain an understanding of the role of cultural identity and heritage in creating a free and democratic Iran.

Future of Iranian Artistic Expression —

See how the arts will continue to influence and shape the Iranian opposition movement.