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Irus: An Intercultural Collaborative Art Show Between Artists In Iran And The United States, Morehshin Allahyari Jun 2009

Irus: An Intercultural Collaborative Art Show Between Artists In Iran And The United States, Morehshin Allahyari

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Abstract

IRUS is both a research project and art exhibition that form and analyze cultural exchange. Using art that is developed dialogically and collaboratively between Iranian and American artists, the project employs digital media and the traditional mailing system to create an intercultural exhibition.

The exhibition (March 21st, 2009) brings together two teams of artists, one in Tehran and another in Denver, that have assembled under one name: IRUS (Iran - United States), and collaborate under a common theme: dialogue. Both teams consist of artists proficient in various media.

The research will document, and analyze the dialogue process through the …