A Cultural Renaissance

Farah’s relationship with artistic community coincided with a broader movement of national cultural reawakening. As economy grew during the oil boom, so did its desire to assert a modern identity rooted in ancient heritage.

Farah helped navigate that tension. She encouraged artists to draw from Persian history, Islamic design, and folk traditions—but reinterpret them through modernist lenses. This sparked a generation of artists who were confident enough to experiment without abandoning their roots.

July 24, 2025 | 6:32 pm