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TRANSCENDS MANY OF THE BOUNDARIES
THAT EXIST IN THE ‘ART WORLD’
new Exhibition
1001 nights retold
When 1001 Nights is mentioned, no doubt Aladdin and Sinbad the Sailor immediately come to mind. However, they’re latecomers to the collected tales. In re-telling selected stories, Iranian artist Noushin Vedaei plumbs their diverse origins, often found in ancient India and Persia. But she’s quick to explain that the stories she tells through her papier-mâché sculptures are her own interpretations. Noushin shares her thinking with us: why she chose a story, its historical source(s), her personal narration, and its moral lessons. Noushin and I started working on 1001 Nights Retold in late February 2026 on the eve of the Iran War. After a three-month interruption, she courageously completed it during an uneasy truce whose resolution was teetering on disaster.
–Walter L. Meyer, AWB Founder
OUR MANIFESTO
We believe ‘art is art.’
Artistic boundaries that distinguish among fine art, folk art, craft, or outsider art are irrelevant.
Our artists transcend boundaries.
They represent diverse nationalities, races, religions, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Some are self-taught, others academically trained.
We break curatorial boundaries.
Our approach diverges 180˚ from that of most art galleries.
Artist Statements are more personal.
They resemble what the artist might say in an interview, rather than an academic treatise.
We don’t believe ‘art should only speak for itself.’
Artist’s comments accompany every artwork—addressing its message, inspiration, symbolism or technique. We hope this enhances appreciation, and answers questions you might have about the piece.
We believe these insights break down boundaries.
Between you and the artist. The artist and the work. And you and the work.
Curator’s Notes offer additional context or historical/cultural background.
We recognize the diverse backgrounds of our global audience.
AWB is not a commercial enterprise for its Founders.
AWB’s founders conceived of this as a cultural/educational platform, not just an art gallery. Exhibited artwork is often not for sale. When work does sell, no commission is collected.