Exhibition by artist and RUFA Painting student Leila Tanhaei.
Curated by Amrutha Pradeep and Yu Pok Henky Tjoeng, RUFA graduates in Art Curating and Management.
Opening 3rd February 2025 at 17:00 – at RUFA Space, Via degli Ausoni, 7 – Rome. Free admission
This painting exhibition by Leila Tanhaei explores the interplay between collapse and creation navigated by resilience and pain. Having endured life’s battles—those we do not choose—she expresses the beauty that emerges from survival, shaping each struggle into a unique form.
Through the intricate patterns of Persian carpets, the weathered beauty of faded tiles, and the quiet stories embedded in everyday life, her works capture a profound narrative of persistence.
This exhibition invites viewers to witness the intimate moments of resilience found in ordinary lives and to reflect on the fragile yet powerful act of survival as both resistance and creation. It is a tribute to the quiet determination that weaves itself through time, culture, and humanity.
Practical information
Opening: Monday, February 3rd, 5:00 PM – Free admission
Dates: February 3 – 12, 2025
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Venue: RUFA Space (second floor), Pastificio Cerere, Via degli Ausoni 7, 00185 – Rome.
THE ARTIST
Leila Tanhaei (b. 1999, Rasht, Iran) is a painter and multidisciplinary artist with a background in architecture.
Working across various mediums, including painting, multimedia, and installation art, her artistic research explores the struggles of humanity and cultural identity. Through the use of diverse materials, Leila evokes deep emotional responses, addressing themes of resilience, emotional values, and collective struggle.
Through her art, she sensitively examines the complexities of human existence and cultural heritage.