Lida Sherafatmand
Interview with Milko Nestoroski (March 2020)
Lida Sherafatmand: What is the role of art in human civilization, where does the need for art come from and what is its primary purpose...
LIDA SHERAFATMAND
Painter, Writer, Social Advocate
Exploring the role of human nature in conflicts and relations through the beauty of flowers
بررسی نقش طبیعت انسان در درگیریها و روابط از طریق زیبایی گل ها
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Lida Sherafatmand
- May 4, 2021
- 5 min
"Women of Allah" versus Women of Heart – Iran versus USA reality
If Georgia O’Keeffe the American female painter represented a heart of the USA, I am an Iranian female painter representing a heart of...
Lida Sherafatmand
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
Commemorative Stamp in Liechtenstein to Honour Artist Lida Sherafatmand's Florescence Art
Press Release: Liechtenstein’s Chamber of Commerce releases commemorative stamp to honour artist Lida Sherafatmand’s florescence art...
Lida Sherafatmand
- Apr 10, 2020
- 7 min
Manifesto of Florescencism
Manifesto of Florescencism Artistic movement confronting COVID pandemic crisis with beauty and self-awareness (First edition June 2020,...
Lida Sherafatmand
- Feb 18, 2020
- 6 min
"Humanitarian Art Manifesto" (2004-2011)
Below is the text of Humanitarian Art Manifesto which was originally written in 2004; by now it has been cited and referenced both by...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 10, 2019
- 4 min
After 100 Years, From a Urinal to a Bin- Time For Change?
Will Gompertz, the Arts editor of the BBC, wrote about Banksy’s shredded painting: “This is what I think about Love is in the Bin. It...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 10, 2019
- 8 min
“Fountain” and “Florinal” - Duchampian Trend and Florescencism
There is a Duchampian trend dominating all over the 21st century mainstream art scene today. This domination at this point in time is...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 10, 2019
- 4 min
Eye-less – In dialogue With Glenn Brown’s Disfigurations
Samuel Huntington responded to Francis Fukuyama’s essay "End of History" (1989) by his essay “Clash of civilizations” (1993). Edward Said...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 10, 2019
- 4 min
An Eternity of Death or Renascence - In Dialogue with Damien Hirst
The mainstream art scene, meaning important galleries, museums, and major salons, give space and prominence to works which in consequence...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 10, 2019
- 4 min
What is in the eye of the beholder? - An experience in Turkey and Iran
As a foreign artist visiting Turkey for an art event I had a wonderful experience with the artists there in April 2018. Something which...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 9, 2019
- 5 min
Space of Existence for Opposing Views- Current Protests in Iran
The protests in Iran in the past number of weeks have made their way on international news. It is easy to demonize our enemies, those who...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 9, 2019
- 5 min
Sara Ezabe’s Nomination, the Taboo of Identity, and Award For Fighting Hate-speech on Western Women
Ms Sara Ezabe Malliue, 21 years old, a Maltese law student, has been acknowledged in the third annual '30 Under 30' Europe list (January...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 9, 2019
- 3 min
Our Internal Experience, The Only Real Possession
During the revolution and war, as a child I saw how some people lost their social status, and wealth, as well as loved ones who got...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 9, 2019
- 4 min
Jealousy a self-sabotaging mechanism; so what is its function for us?
In view of recent successes in my artist life, I have witnessed a number of small incidents in which some people expressed envy and...
Lida Sherafatmand
- May 9, 2019
- 5 min
Decentralization of Artistic Prestige and Economic Sanctions on Artistic Trends
In this article I would like to raise some points about two topics: the encounter of civilizations in art, and, the process of selection...