"This summer, however, the 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran shook the city and its cultural life. The conflict and lingering fears of its recurrence have battered the country's already crumbling economy, driving up inflation. Art sales slowed as collectors tightened their purse strings, while rising costs, nearly daily electricity outages and water shortages added new pressures."
""After the 12-day war, we are still in a state of suspension and limbo," Fayyazi tells The Art Newspaper. "If we give in to it, we will regress and lose our spirit. We must move. We are in debt to art; we must continue.""
Gallery hopping remains a common pastime in Tehran, with hundreds visiting openings, cafes and parties. A 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran disrupted the city and cultural life, increasing fears, inflation and economic hardship. Art sales slowed as collectors cut back while rising costs and near-daily electricity and water shortages created new operational pressures. On 1 August, 8Cube gallery hosted Expectant, a group show of 28 emerging artists curated by sculptor Bita Fayyazi, attracting about 1,500 visitors on opening night. Fayyazi framed the show around waiting and limbo and urged continuation of artistic practice despite the crisis. Founder Aida Mofakham converted a luxury mall floor into the 8Cube cultural space after returning from London.
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