Episode Nineteen: The Art of Dissent in Iran: Celebrating the work of Roshi Rouzbehani

About this episode

This episode features an interview with artist Roshi Rouzbehani, discussing her journey and artwork as a form of resistance in Iran.

Episode 19 of the House of Dissent podcast features chapter 5 from the Internet and Radical Voices of Dissent and an in-depth interview with the Iranian born artist Roshi Rouzbehani. The episode explores her journey from Tehran to the UK, and discusses her artwork as a form of resistance to the current Iranian authority. The conversation covers the history and impact of anti‑hijab protests, the Woman‑Life‑Freedom movement, migrant and climate justice, and the role of art as a tool for solidarity and social change.

People in this episode

Guest: Roshi Rouzbehani

Topics covered

• art
• resistance
• Iran
• anti-hijab protests
• Woman-Life-Freedom movement
• migrant justice
• climate justice
• social change

Keywords

• dissent
• solidarity
• cultural resistance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Art of Dissent in Iran: Celebrating the work of Roshi Rouzbehani

Places: Tehran, UK

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