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In this Western world that we have, culture risks being [only] a form of entertainment.

The first years of my life in the U.S. were very difficult.

Poets use metaphors and symbolism to construct images. I construct my images in the same way, except that I am using a different form.

Every Iranian artist dreams of the black market. We don't care about making money.

There is nothing negative about a group of people crying out for democracy - and if my voice counts, I will be vocal.

Art is no crime. It's every artist's responsibility to make art that is meaningful

Every Iranian artist, in one form or another, is political. Politics have defined our lives.

I believe we don't need to widen the divide between the West and Islam. Rather, we need to build dialogue to encourage tolerance and respect.

Art is our weapon. Culture is a form of resistance.

Being political is an integral part of being Iranian. Our lives are defined by politics.

I find that through the study of women, you get to the heart - the truth - of the culture.

I'm an artist, I'm not an activist.