Beizar Aradini

Beizar Aradini is an artist based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose work explores themes of cultural displacement, memory and storytelling through craft and fiber arts. Aradini has exhibited her artwork all over the United States with recent exhibitions at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery, Brooklyn Collective Gallery, and Julia Martin Gallery. She was awarded “Best in Show” in Best of Tennessee Craft 2021 Biennial at Tennessee State Museum and is South Arts 2023 Tennessee State Fellow. Currently, Aradini is working on a community project in collaboration with Nashville International Center for Empowerment, continuing her commitment to using art as a means of empowerment and social change.

Works showcased at MENA:

A Kurdish Melody: Past & Present
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8
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This short film takes the viewer on a journey through the heart of Nashville’s Kurdish community, sharing stories that resonate across generations.