Female Artists in Tehran Explore Hadith al-Kisa Through Calligraphy and Visual Arts

Iranian artist Ali Bahreini has presented two new works depicting the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), on the anniversary of her martyrdom.

According to a report by Mehr, the two recently released paintings portray different moments related to the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatimah (SA). The first painting depicts the moment of her martyrdom itself, while the second shows Imam Ali (AS) mourning over her body during the funeral procession.

Bahreini, an experienced artist and calligrapher known for his religious and historical subjects, has dedicated a significant part of his creative work to depicting figures and events from Islamic history, especially the life of the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of Prophet Muhammad).

Born in 1970 in Bushehr province, Bahreini began professional painting in 1989. Throughout his career, he has held 18 solo exhibitions in Bushehr province and about 11 others in different parts of Iran, in addition to participating in 25 group exhibitions.

His artistic approach is predominantly realistic, yet he integrates elements of traditional Persian miniature painting and Impressionism into his works. Religious themes frequently appear in his art; among his well-known works are 'Solitude of Hazrat Fatimah,' 'Solitude of Imam Ali,' 'Birth of Jasmine,' and 'Manifestation of the Advent.'

Among his major projects is the collection 'Meh-o-Mah' (Sun and Moon), consisting of 20 oil paintings inspired by various stages of the life of Imam Ali (AS) and Hazrat Fatimah (SA), from their birth to martyrdom. This collection was created with an emphasis on historical facts and documentary sources.

Another important project, 'Fasl-e Sorkh' (Red Season), includes 20 paintings depicting scenes from the Battle of Karbala. Created in 2005, this collection is based on historical chronicles and accounts of the Ashura uprising and was subsequently published by the University Press of Tehran.

Bahreini has received several national awards at Quranic art and fine arts festivals for his work.

Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (SA) holds a central place in Islamic history and piety. As the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Khadijah, she is revered by Muslims, particularly in the Shia tradition, as a model of faith, dignity, and moral purity. She was the wife of Imam Ali (AS) and the mother of Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussein (AS). Her life and legacy have inspired centuries of religious literature, poetry, calligraphy, and other forms of art.

The commemoration of events related to Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (SA) is often observed during Fatemiyyeh, a period of mourning and remembrance observed by many Shia Muslims in memory of her death. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on her place in Islamic tradition and the values associated with her life.

The personal exhibition of the world-renowned artist and sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, titled 'More Than Life,' is currently being displayed at the Uzbekistan Art Gallery. The exposition includes over eighty significant works by the master, among which are paintings, sculptures, and unique enamel pieces, offering an opportunity to view the diversity of the author's creative heritage in one place.

At the opening of the exhibition, the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Vasily Tsereteli, noted that Zurab Konstantinovich has always shown a special interest in the culture of Uzbekistan and considers the realization of his idea to hold a major exhibition in Tashkent symbolic, as it supports the open dialogue of cultures that the master highly valued.

Zurab Tsereteli is recognized as a monumental figure in world art; he is a People's Artist of the Russian Federation and a long-time head of the Russian Academy of Arts, becoming a symbol of bold vision and creativity. His large-scale monuments are located all over the world, including Moscow, Tbilisi, Seville, and New York.

Nevertheless, this exhibition in Tashkent allows visitors to see Tsereteli not only as a creator of giant forms but also as a subtle, very temperamental painter. Visitors note the strong emotional charge emanating from the exhibition. One of the vernissage guests shared the impression that the project fully corresponds to its title, as an excess of simple, life-loving emotions is felt here, which makes the art 'more than life.'

Zurab Tsereteli's exhibition 'More Than Life' at the Uzbekistan Art Gallery will be available to the public until December 1st, allowing residents and guests of the capital to familiarize themselves with the works of the recognized classic.