Founded in 2015, 7500 Miles is a curatorial platform dedicated to connecting Iranian contemporary artists—especially those based in Iran—with audiences across the globe.
The name 7500 Miles reflects the geographical and cultural distance between Tehran, Mahsa’s hometown, and California, where the project was born. But more than a number, it symbolizes the space between voices often silenced and those ready to listen. Through exhibitions, interviews, and collaborative projects, 7500 Miles bridges this gap—one story, one piece of art at a time.
Mahsa’s curatorial practice centers on amplifying underrepresented voices, especially women artists, and challenging Western stereotypes of Iran through thoughtful, multidisciplinary exhibitions. Her work is rooted in the belief that art has the power to foster empathy, reshape narratives, and spark meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.
7500 Miles is not tied to a single project or partnership. Each exhibition brings new perspectives, collaborators, and possibilities. Our aim is to create space for Iranian artists to be seen, engaged with, and remembered—not through politics, but through art.