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Follow on Google News | Iranian-American art and events through NovemberI RAN Home (In America) features three Iranian-American artists and a series of public programming events highlighting Iranian culture throughout the month of November in Washington, DC.
By: Project for Art in Curating Straight from the Beijing Biennale, works from New York based Pooneh Magazehe's Pioneer series feature raw meat branded with an Islamic pattern used in architectural detailing throughout Iran. Utilizing a custom made branding iron inscribed with this pattern, an act of re-contextualization implies the historic representation of cattle branding, offers a metaphor for migration, references mass marketing, and alludes to branding identities. The Fridge owner, Alex Goldstein, says of the project: “This is a chance for people to make connections on a familial level and share culture in a great environment.” • • • The artists will create one-of-a-kind designs which will be featured on limited-edition wearable merchandise, available for sale through the duration of the exhibition. This project is made possible by the generous support of: The Fridge DC, Albus Cavus, Persianesque Magazine, DJ Dariush, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, The Pink Line Project, Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), Turkish Coffee Cafe  About the Curators I RAN Home (In America) is the first curatorial partnership between Isabella Hughes and Barbara Petro and the basis for their future non-profit, Project for Art in Curating (PAC). Set to launch in 2010, PAC will support four emerging curators each year in proposing an exhibition, selecting artists and works, collaborating with the host venue and other tasks of the independent curator.  About The Fridge DC The Fridge DC is a new art gallery, performance space, and art school that offers full scholarships for children of low-income DC area residents. Its mission is to foster creativity and community dialogue; provide exhibition space to emerging and established local artists; host programs and activities that encourage public awareness, participation, and appreciation of the arts and to serve as a catalyst for social change.  I RAN Home (In America) Opening Reception: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00 - 10:00pm Exhibition: November 5 - 29, 2009 Gallery Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 am - 7:00 pm, Fri.-Sun. 12 noon - 8pm For more information: High resolution images available upon request. The Fridge DC . 516 8th St SE, Rear Alley . Washington, DC 20003 202.664.4151 . E-mail: alex@thefridgedc.com, glo@thefridgedc.com Inquiries about I RAN Home (In America), please contact: Barbara Petro barbaraatPAC@ Isabella Hughes isabellaatPAC@ End
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