Despite close watch, Iranian artists find ways to challenge the regime

In late March 2016, Parviz Tanavoli was arrested at Tehran’s airport for « disturbing public peace. » The Iranian sculptor, now 88, did not understand what was wanted from him at the time. « I didn’t do anything, and they didn’t tell me anything. I am not a political person. I am just an artist, » he told The Guardian when he was allowed to fly to London, where he gave a lecture.