“Self-Publishing as Resistance” — Book Launch & Artist Talk with Iranian artist Afshin Chizari

Self-Publishing as Resistance Book Launch & Artist Talk 19.07.2025 6:30 p.m. SomoS Arts is pleased to host “Self-Publishing as Resistance,” a special event centered on the collaborative and independent publishing project Nashr, founded by Iranian artist Afshin Chizari in 2023. 

Organized by Tehran Contemporary Sounds, the event includes the Berlin launch of Mirroring, a newly published monograph of artworks by Afshin Chizari. The book serves as a visual record of Chizari’s sustained engagement with the psychological and sociopolitical tensions of contemporary life in Iran. 

The event brings together a temporary exhibition, a live artist talk, and the first public presentation of five projects developed and published by Nashr. Through projected materials and conversation, Chizari will walk the audience through the motivations, processes, and stories behind the publications. Select books and prints will be available for purchase. 

This event bridges print, projection, and exchange to create a multisensory experience that explores independent publishing as both artistic expression and political gesture. 

Event Details: 

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 

Time: Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. | Program Starts: 7:00 p.m.

 Location: SomoS Arts – Kottbusser Damm 95, 1.0G, 10967 Berlin Public transport: U8 – Schönleinstraße, exit Schinkestraße