From September 2025 to January 2026, I had the great honor collaborating with Museum Arnhem as one of the curators of a special segment within the major exhibition **Radicaal – Vrouwelijke kunstenaars en modernisme 1910-1950 (“Radical – Women Artists and Modernism 1910-1950”)*. This landmark exhibition celebrated the work and impact of more than sixty female artists from over 20 countries whose contributions expanded and redefined modernism in the early twentieth century, challenging gender hierarchies in art history.
Within this wider context, I curated a unique selection of ten animated works by Iranian female directors. This collection highlighted both the artistic diversity and cultural depth of contemporary Iranian animation and offered audiences an opportunity to engage with stories of identity, resistance, memory and creativity expressed through the animated form.
Animation works brought together in this installation explored social and cultural themes, including gender roles, memory, education, and personal narratives shaped by broader societal structures. The exhibition placed a special emphasis on how animation can act as a powerful storytelling medium for artists whose voices are often underrepresented in mainstream exhibitions.
My curatorial contribution not only helped frame these ten Iranian female animators within the larger trajectory of Radicaal’s exploration of gender and modernism, but also invited visitors to consider animation as a vital part of contemporary global art discourse.
