Opening of Ali Tahayori > After Everything Has Been Said
Ali Tahayori’s interdisciplinary practice ranges from conceptual photography to the moving image, mirror works and installation. Tahayori
uses archival materials, narrative fragments and performative modalities to explore themes of identity, displacement, and belonging.
After Everything Has Been Said
consists of a series of photographs and a video installation depicting a traditional grief ceremony in various stages performed by Ali
Tahayori. The inspiration behind creating this work came after Ali was informed of the murder of a young Iranian gay man, Alireza Fazeli,
in May 2021. Alireza was kidnapped and killed by family members after discovering evidence of his sexuality. He was supposed to fly to
Turkey to join his partner just days after the event in the hope of applying for asylum in Europe. The video performance displays the
traditional mourning ceremony specific to a region of Iran where Alireza was originally from.
You're invited to join us for opening of After
Everything Has Been Said by artist Ali Tahayori
ON Thursday 18 July 2024, 6PM to 8PM
AT LINDEN PROJECTS SPACE, Rear 26 Acland Street, St Kilda
EXHIBITION CONTINUES until Sunday 18 August 2024
Please note > The Linden Projects Space is not wheelchair accessible, we apologise for any inconvenience. A quiet room will be available during the opening event.