Choom gallery

Choom Gallery is a contemporary art gallery founded by Maryam Ashkanian in 2020, based in Bandar Anzali, a city in northern Iran. In the Gilaki dialect, spoken in the region where the gallery is located, “Choom” means “eye.” The name reflects the gallery’s belief that the eye is the first medium of encounter and communication between the viewer and the artwork. Choom Gallery is primarily dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and promoting emerging artists. Through exhibitions and various artistic projects, the gallery seeks to support new artistic voices, encourage creative exploration, and foster meaningful connections between artists and audiences. Its mission is to provide a platform for emerging artists to develop their practices, present their work, and engage with a wider artistic community .

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