When Farnoush greeted Farah Pahlavi, the moment carried a quiet symbolism — a bridge between two generations of Iranian women who have each, in their own ways, represented the face of artistry and resilience on the world stage. Their conversation touched upon shared memories of golden age of culture, the evolution of Persian art, and the role of women in preserving national identity through creativity and purpose.
Throughout the evening, the program featured poetry recitations, traditional Persian music, and a visual presentation highlighting Farah Pahlavi’s contributions to cultural institutions — from the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art to her lifelong advocacy for artists and intellectuals in exile. Farnoush Hamidian, who has herself spoken about how poetry and spirituality shape her art, later reflected on how those same cultural threads continue to weave through her work in fashion and advocacy.
