Iranian Women Rise Up

September 29, 2022 • View in browser

Good morning. 🌤️ The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s tyrannical “morality police” has sparked mass protests across the country. As in many political protests, artists are at the forefront, demanding justice for the Amini family and freedom for all Iranian women. Our report today highlights their voices.

In other news today, sales of fake art online are going rampant. For example, some people are ripping photos from books and catalogues, and selling them as original artworks. Read our investigative report to not fall for these scams. And that's just a snippet of today's strong collection of news and reviews.

— Hakim Bishara, Senior Editor

Artists Worldwide Demand Freedom for Iranian Women

In the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death at the hands of “morality police,” artists and filmmakers across the world are voicing their support for protesters in Iran. | Elaine Velie

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From exhibition catalogue pages marketed as original prints to brazenly fake "authorized" copies of Harings and Warhols, we're living in a golden age of art piracy. | Chris Cobb

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