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In this work, Ali Motamedi moves away from traditional linguistic communication, collaborating with the public through a series of participatory public art events organized by the Korea Art Forum (KAF). During these sessions, the artist invited residents to prioritize raw expression over writing, contributing directly to the pages of this book. The interactions focused on a visual dialogue—using sketches, colors, and abstract marks to convey emotions that often escape formal translation—and a tactile engagement that brought together participants ranging from young children to elderly residents. Through narrative experimentation sparked by simple questions like "What is that?" or "Where are you from?", drawings of creatures, landscapes, and family figures became a primary vocabulary. These sessions demystified the role of the artist, turning the public into co-creators and yielding a "shared imagination" etched directly into the final collective archive.
Format: Tabloid size newspaper / Artist book
Number of pages: 28
Publication date: 06-2026
Measurements: tabloid size, approx. 10.2 x 14.6 inches (260 x 370 mm)
Edition Language: Bilingual (Farsi - English)
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