“Silent Scream of Gaza: Art Tells the Truth” Exhibition at Fatih Culture and Arts Center

Fatih Culture and Arts Center hosts “Silent Scream of Gaza: Art Tells the Truth” exhibition of renowned Iranian cartoonist and curator Massoud Shojai Tabatabai. The exhibition aims to describe through art the tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the cruel face of war.

The artist’s passion for art made him a figure casting light on social events with his illustrations. Born in Tehran in 1964, Massoud Shojai Tabatabai started studying art at Tehran University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting and specialized in graphic design to express social events with his art. As the executive editor of Kayhan Caricature magazine, Tabatabai gained a significant ground in his career and became the director of Iran Cartoon House to contribute to artistic accumulation of his country. Next to this esteemed career, he became a well-known artist in international platforms with his membership in Asia-Pacific Animation and Cartoon Books Union.

Creations of Tabatabai include works that have not only esthetic, but also deep meanings and present a critical perspective. “Silent Scream of Gaza” exhibition at Fatih Culture and Arts Center invite visitors to face the humanitarian tragedy that has been unfolding in Gaza. The exhibition displays destructive effects of war while carrying messages of peace, solidarity and hope with the universal language of art. In his exhibition, Tabatabai goes beyond making pain in Gaza known and encourages visitors to ponder on the common values of humanity.

International success the artist achieved ensured he joint many cartoon competitions across the world as a juror. Tabatabai served as a juror at prestigious competitions organized in many different countries including Türkiye, Cuba, China, Syria, Greece, and Brazil while also acting as a curator at various international activities to introduce unifying power of art to the world. In his career crowned with awards, the artist who won the first prize at activities such as the 8th International Animal Cartoon Competition in Serbia and Syria Cartoon Competition is accepted as one of the most prominent names in the cartoon world.

This exhibition of Tabatabai at Fatih Culture and Art Center is not just an exhibition, but also a call to being societies together. “Silent Scream of Gaza” exhibition invites visitors to witness the deep wounds left behind war and destruction and to hear the silent scream of Gaza even for a moment. Works of the artist come forward as the promoter of human honor, peace and justice beyond being mere illustrations.

This exhibition expects arts lovers at Fatih Culture and Art Center. Every work include symbolic description of the difficulties experienced by and hope of Gazans. Illustrations of the artist direct viewers to think, feel, and notice the importance of solidarity in the world. “Silent Scream of Gaza” exhibition gives all humanity a strong message as an artwork that aims to contribute to peace and social awareness through art.