Qashqai Female Voices – Algorhythms of Cultures – Iran
Yalda Yazdani & Christoph Wieland
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum
About this project:
The exhibition intervention invites children and adults to experience the inspiring stories of the Qashqai women from southwest Iran.
The melodic songs of the Qashqai women fuse ancient knowledge, spiritual experiences and a rich storytelling tradition, which are reflected in the artistic patterns and symbols of their famous carpet works.
The Qashqai, especially women, are among the marginalized population groups in Iran who are exposed to political, economic and climate challenges. Despite these threats, the women of Qashqai do everything they can to preserve and pass on their unique culture. Their cultural heritage combines song, craftsmanship, ritual and visual art to create a total work of art that has endured for centuries.
As they weave their carpets, the melodies and rhythms of their songs merge with the sounds of their hands and tools. They transform individual threads of wool into a unique visual ensemble that preserves their stories and experiences for future generations.
The Algorhythms of Cultures Project’s “Qashqai Female Voices” is dedicated to women in Iran and their families. It explores and communicates their resilience, culture and knowledge and works to ensure that their voices are heard. The project brings together Iranian and European actors, artists and curators to jointly remember and renew the musical and visual legacy of the Qashqai.
The intervention is accompanied by a workshop and music program. Please see our events calendar for the dates.
With:
Sima Bina, Samin Ghorbani,Maryam Akhondy, Khadijeh Jokar, Azar Parsai, Eshrat Bahmannejad, Sakineh Filvandi, Shahnaz Reyhani, Shahab Azinmehr, Jawad Salkhordeh, Kavosh Sohrabian, Faranak Rafiei, Tahmineh Rostami, Kaveh Schmitz, Kimia Bani.
Curators:
Yalda Yazdani & Christoph Wieland
Scientific Advice:
Eshrat Bahmannejad, Shahnaz Reyhani, Naser Reyhani, Awahzolla Safari, Damoon Sheshbolooki.
With the kind support of Goethe Institut, Deutsche Botschaft, HERITAGE Management Organisation, Bozar – Center for Fine Arts Brussels, Generaldirektion Internationale Partnerschaften - Europäische Kommission.
In cooperation With DIWAN Köln – Deutsch-Iranische Begegnungen e.V., AWA – Deutsch-Iranischer Kultur und Bildungsverein e.V., CrossCultureCologne, Galerie Schiras.Berlin.
A special thank you goes to the commitment and trust of the Qashqai communities inside and outside Iran to whom this project is dedicated.
More info at: https://museenkoeln.de/rautenstrauch-joest-museum/Interventionen
