Farnaz Abdoli: Dressed to resist at the Rochuskapelle Landshut

Event: Farnaz Abdoli "Dressed to resist" in Rochuskapelle, Bauhofstraße 1, 84028 Landshut on 7. May 2026

Date and Time

7. May 2026 19:00

Location

Rochuskapelle
Bauhofstraße 3d, 84028 Landshut, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

Exhibitions & Museums

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Farnaz Abdoli: When fashion becomes a sign of resistance

In the Rochuskapelle Landshut, "Dressed to resist" unfolds as an art experience of exceptional intensity. The exhibition is dedicated to the Iranian artist Farnaz Abdoli, whose works connect fashion, visual arts, and graphic design, making clothing a language of freedom.

Fashion as an aesthetic and political gesture

Abdoli founded the fashion label POOSH-e MA in 2011 and, with bold colors, clear silhouettes, and a distinct perspective on female self-presentation, shaped contemporary Iranian fashion. The exhibition shows how clothing becomes a medium of contradiction within the context of societal norms. Fashion appears here not as surface but as attitude.

Documents, photographs, and artwork analysis

The presentation combines fashion works with documentary material and photographs. This creates a dense exhibition atmosphere, where personal biography, political reality, and artistic form merge into a compelling narrative. Abdoli's journey from training in graphic design to fashion education and work in exile adds additional depth to the artwork analysis.

A place for cultural education and aesthetic experience

The Rochuskapelle, itself a historically charged cultural space, enhances the impact of this exhibition. Between architecture, history, and the present, a space for cultural education, reflection, and conversation emerges. The exhibition is aimed at art enthusiasts seeking contemporary art with societal relevance and anyone who wants to rethink the connection between art history, identity, and resistance.

Conclusion

"Dressed to resist" promises a touching and insightful exhibition about style, self-determination, and courage. Those who want to see how fashion becomes a visual language of resistance should definitely experience this presentation live in Landshut.

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  • Website: https://farnazabdoli.com/

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