A Journey Through the Labyrinth of Democracy: Insights from ‘Entertainment in Public’ with Mohammad Reza Aslani

A Journey Through the Labyrinth of Democracy: Insights from ‘Entertainment in Public’ with Mohammad Reza Aslani
The review session for the project “Entertainment in Public” featured Mohammad Reza Aslani, a prominent filmmaker and theorist, along with Taha Zaker, the artist and researcher behind the project. This discussion focused on deep concepts presented by the exhibition, including democracy, violence, and the collective enjoyment of death within historical and social contexts. Part 1: Mohammad Reza Aslani’s Perspective on the Project Mohammad Reza Aslani began by praising the project, …
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Execution, Entertainment, and the Aesthetics of Violence (Saleh Najafi)

Execution, Entertainment, and the Aesthetics of Violence (Saleh Najafi)
  Based on a conversation with Saleh Najafi about the “Entertainment in Public” Project In a deeply engaging and thought-provoking discussion, Saleh Najafi explores the intersections of execution, entertainment, and the representation of violence in art and culture. The conversation, held in an informal yet intellectually rich setting, touches upon historical, philosophical, and cinematic perspectives, unraveling the paradoxes of modernity and the spectacle of death. The Intersection of Idea and …
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