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visitor looking at sculptural display of Illya's work--red letters in Persian/Farsi hanging from the ceiling in a deconstructed poem

Revolution, exile fuel ‘Iran: Deciphering Violence and Resistance’

As the uprising unfolded overseas, Illya Mousavijad, an Iran-born artist and assistant professor at Ohio State, began to consider how he could contribute to the movement while living in exile.…

Front view of three artist panelists, Illya Mousavijad, Fatemeh Shams, and Omid Shekari sitting at a table While Dr. Merijn crouches in front of the microphone on the table to ask a question. On the wall behind them is Parastou Forouhar’s piece The Eyes, a large digital print of a mass of eyes with figures emerging between them.

Iranian Art and Activism: Illya Mousavijad Speaks on Curated Exhibition at Urban Arts Space

By Peyton Onstad

Illya Mousavijad curated Iran: Deciphering Violence and Resistance, an exhibit featuring ten contemporary Iranian artists living in Iran and the United States, with works that span across a…

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Artist and Curator Illya Mousavijad Interviewed by Art Makes Columbus

Illya Mousavijad shares his experiences living in the United States versus Iran as well as how that has contributed to his current exhibition at Urban Arts Space, Iran: Deciphering Violence and…

Conduit: An Interview with Alissa Ohashi and Janelle Bonfour-Mikes

By Toby Mars

Conduit was on view at Urban Arts Space from July 20–29, 2023. Here, UAS student intern Toby Mars interviews Alissa Ohashi and Janelle Bonfour-Mikes, the two artists who collaborated to…

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Artist Arris’ J. Cohen comes full circle

First pushed by the late Columbus rapper Nes Wordz to focus on artmaking full-time, Cohen recently returned to familiar stomping grounds with a residency at Urban Arts Space.

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A fabricated house inside the gallery with black painted walls and a white door that says Your Room

Artist Interview with Elaff Houmsse: All Because of You, Us

By Toby Mars

All Because of You, Us from Elaff Houmsse is on view at Hopkins Hall Gallery from July 3–21, 2023. A special community night—featuring live storytelling—will be held on Saturday, July 15 from 5–7…

Spotlighting Three Artists from 'Irrepressible Soul'

Aaron Gilliam of CityScene shares the artist statements for three of the artists from Irrepressible Soul at Urban Arts Space: Sierra Hamilton, Josiah Jamison, and Ky Smiley. Read the full story…

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Iyana Hill sheds light on cultural influences and expresses her own individuality

By Olivia Nunez

In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…

Fabric art piece by Madeline with purple, white, and beige fabric

Madeline Vogelmeier finds a love of art through painting and drawing

By Olivia Nunez

In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…