VACD Artist Talk: Morehshin Allahyari (University of Texas)

Morehshin Allahyari from University of Texas will give an artist talk on May 27 between 13.30-14.30 at G030.

Morehshin Allahyari is a new media artist and an art activist. She was born and raised in Iran and moved to the United States in 2007. Her creative and research interest encompasses experimental 3D animation, digital filmmaking, installation, performance and extensive activity as a curator and producer. Coming from a social science background, the topics of her practice include political and social art, creative writing, art activism, community building and collaborative art. Morehshin’s animated films and curatorial projects have received world wide acclaim. She has been part of many exhibitions, festivals, and conferences nationally and internationally. She recently recieved the Arch and Anne Giles Kimbrough award from Dallas Museum of Art. Morehshin is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Dallas.