Woman Life Freedom is a neon-based artwork by Taravat Talepasand that is currently on display at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
“Woman, Life, Freedom” is a movement which supports basic rights and freedoms for women in Iran. The movement began in 2022, after Mahsa Amini was arrested for not wearing a hijab in accordance with Iranian government standards; she subsequently died while in police custody.
In recognition of this movement to recognize women’s rights, Iranian-American artist Taravat Talepasand developed this neon sculpture, featuring the phrase in both English and Farsi. The piece was first displayed at YBCA in 2023 as part of her solo show, طراوت | TARAVAT, and remains on view as public art in our lobby.
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9 responses to “(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Woman Life Freedom”
A beautiful and poignant piece of art. Solidarity with the women of Iran.
Thank you for this post. I knew only the first part.
Humanity must evolve…
Happy WW and a fine week!
An original work of art with an important message. Interesting.
Important to remember.
Happy WW from Germany
Love it. Women need their freedom and rights. Beautiful.
Thank you for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. ♥
That is cool.
That’s a wonderful work of art. Such a powerful and important message.
Hugs to you, and scritches for Sam Sam and Big Merp! 🙂
We all want choice.
I remember seeing it and thought it was very powerful. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.