Revisiting Shahnaz Zehtab’s Works in the Hossein Mirkazemi Collection: Women, Tradition, and Contemporary Iranian Art

Shahnaz Zehtab (born 1959) is a distinguished figure in contemporary Iranian art. Her artistic journey began in the years following the Islamic Revolution, when universities were closed during the Cultural Revolution. These restrictions directed her toward private workshops and independent classes, most notably with Aydin Aghdashloo. With perseverance and passion, Zehtab eventually entered the university, yet her restless and searching spirit soon led her to rediscover the roots of Iranian art.