FREEDOM FOR IRAN

14.02.2026

Project curated by: Vanessa Wenwieser

This project aims to show our solidarity with the protest movement in Iran against the regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. For 47 years, the Iranian people have suffered under this cruel totalitarian regime, which keeps its citizens poor despite the country’s vast resources and denies them the freedom they deserve. Any form of dissent is met with torture, imprisonment, or even death.

The regime once again revealed its violent nature when people revolted in January 2026. The government carried out one of its deadliest crackdowns, reportedly killing between 30,000 and 90,000 of its own citizens, while imposing an internet blackout to prevent the truth from reaching the outside world.

They urgently need support and solidarity from the global community, as more people are being tortured and killed every day. May Iran soon be free and flourish as it deserves. The Iranian people—especially the women—have shown extraordinary courage.

Vanessa Wenwieser

A painting of a woman's face surrounded by daisies and leaves, with a red bird flying towards her.

Watercolor painting of a woman with green eyes and black hair, covering part of her face with her hand, with the artist's signature 'Stille Skygger' at the bottom right.

A woman with red hair among falling red rose petals, holding a red tulip flower, with dark background and trees in the distance.

A surreal artwork showing a person’s head and arm emerging from a rocky formation that resembles a human figure, wrapped with yellow wires, set against a pitch-black background.

A painting depicting a man with a white beard and glasses dressed in medieval robes, seated on a throne with red scales. Two young girls, also dressed in red scales, kneel before him; one holding a sword and the other raising an arm.

A mural with portraits of notable Iranian figures, a person with a rainbow flag draped over their shoulders, and a hand holding a painted round object with an eagle motif. The mural has ancient columns, roses, and flying birds, with a sunset or sunri

A drawing of a woman with black wavy hair, standing against an orange background. Her body is covered with multiple small eyes, and she holds a branch with leaves in her left hand. The woman's right arm is raised, holding a lock of hair. The drawing

A woman with long, wavy hair sitting on the ground amidst grass or straw, with a red filter overlay.

Close-up of a textured red surface with dried flowers, leaves, and a small cluster of dark red berries or seeds.

A portrait of a woman with closed eyes, long black hair, wearing a pink top with colorful embroidered patterns.

Illustration of a woman with black hair, her head tilted back, eyes closed, and a butterfly near her nose. She wears a black top with white eye patterns and gold hoop earrings. The text 'NUR.K. 2026' appears in the upper left corner.

An abstract illustration of a woman with hands on her head, in front of colorful, textured background with red, pink, green, and black streaks and splashes.

From the blood of the youths, tulips have bloomed by Vanessa Wenwieser

In memory of Mahsa Amini by Maria Grazia Battestini

All eyes on Iran - The bringer of freedom by Nicola Heim