Last week, reports have emerged that prominent Iranian Visual Artist, Mehraneh Atashi and her husband have been arrested by Iranian Security forces and have since disappeared. Atashi is a well known international artist, having exhibited her unique photography all over the world including in South Africa where she held residency, Switzerland and Paris. Several of her works are among the British Museum’s collection. Most recently, in November 2009, Atashi was recognized by ArtReview Magazine’s website in their November Round Up.
The VAA Collective send their thoughts and prayers to the family of Mehraneh Atashi and hope for the safe return of both she and her husband.
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