{
  "id": 9912667,
  "title": "Iranian art exhibition in London spotlights scenes from war-torn isolation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iranian-art-exhibition-in-london-spotlights-scenes-from-war-torn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/26/iranian-art-exhibition-in-london-spotlights-scenes-from-war-torn-isolation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An exhibition in London, organized by gallerist Orkideh Daroodi, spotlights the works of Iranian artists facing war and isolation. Over 300 pieces are displayed, showcasing the resilience of artists despite challenges like sanctions, increased state control and the recent conflict with Israel and the US. Artists like Karim Ghane and Serminaz Barseghian use the mountains and city life as inspirations. The exhibition aims to highlight the vitality of Iran's art scene, with prices ranging from £200 to £3,000, with proceeds going directly to the artists and gallerists in Tehran.",
  "summary": "When you have to smuggle precious art out of a war zone in airline luggage, it helps that it is painted on an old aftershave carton. An exhibition in London designed to showcase the work of artists caught in the Iranian cauldron of war faced the shifting challenges of organising shipments out of Tehran over the summer. Most of the works were carried by hand to London by the Tehran gallerist…",
  "key_points": [
    "London exhibition showcases Iranian artists' resilience amid war and isolation",
    "Over 300 artworks displayed, reflecting challenges like sanctions and state control",
    "Proceeds go directly to Iranian artists and gallerists in Tehran"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The exhibition underscores the thriving Iranian art scene's resilience in the face of adversity, channeling economic support directly to artists and gallerists in Tehran.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iranian art exhibition in London spotlights scenes from war-torn isolation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iranian-art-exhibition-in-london-spotlights-scenes-from-war-torn-9913477",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:00:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}