INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- A tribute ceremony honoring Yemeni cartoonist Kamal Sharaf was held on Tuesday evening, culminating in the inauguration of his
exhibition titled "Kamal Al-Fann" at the Art Bureau.The event took place with the presence of notable figures including Iranian graphic
designers and caricaturists Masoud Nejabati, Seyyed Masoud Shojai Tabatabai, and Maziar Bijani, as well as the secretary of the 15th Ammar
Popular Film Festival Marzieh Hashemi, and Russian artists Alexandra Faldina and Alexander Faldin.The family of martyr Mostafa Mohammad
art, stating, "Although his works may appear simple at first glance, they are technically profound
of resistance; he cannot overlook the events transpiring in Gaza and Lebanon, and this concern is reflected in his artworks."Abdulrahman
Rajeh, the head of the Yemeni community in Iran also expressed gratitude to the organizers of the Ammar Festival and the Art Bureau for
arranging the commemoration and exhibition, while thanking the Islamic Republic of Iran for inviting Kamal Sharaf and supporting Yemen's
the few Yemenis who have ventured into the art of resistance caricature, and he has even received a degree of artistic recognition from
the impact of art in the resistance movement, asserting that "the language of art speaks volumes
Over these years, humanity was expected to advance, yet infants in Gaza freeze in the cold
We must send messages worldwide, fostering connections among artists to communicate a powerful message to the world
We are tasked with quenching people's thirst for truth through art
Art and media play a vital role in wars and awaken the masses
Joy for participating in this ceremony and sorrow due to the ongoing situation in Palestine and Gaza.""The world not only watches the
atrocities of the last 15 months but also aids the oppressors in their crimes," he remarked.Sharaf explained his approach to the art of
resistance caricature, "I began my art of caricature 20 years ago
Caricature has always held a special place for me, not merely as a means of journalism or financial gain, but as an art form to express my
I have always seen myself as a soldier in the battle."He quoted Imam Khomeini (RA), stating, "He said that America is a great devil, and I
have a strong faith in that
around the world understand regardless of their spoken language."Moreover, the exhibition "Kamal Al-Fann" was inaugurated in the presence of
the attendees.Furthermore, the exhibition "Kamal Al-Fann" was inaugurated in the presence of the attendees.The exhibit features 120 pieces
by Yemeni artist, revolving around the theme of resistance.SAB/
