The Art of Fire

■ By Davood Arsooni – Editorial Board Member

■ In this article, the author explores the Ottoman painting “Glass Blower Show in the Constantinople Racecourse” from the Surname-i Humayun, offering a fresh perspective on the ancient art of glassmaking—where the four elements of earth, water, air, and fire merge poetically into creation. Glassmaking is not merely a technical craft but a language between humanity and nature: fire that transforms lifeless sand, air that breathes life, water that purifies, and earth that provides the foundation. From the workshops of the East to Venice and Europe, this art became a bridge between cultures and an endless source of inspiration throughout history.

■ This article is featured in the second issue of the international magazine Artistam. To read the full text, please check the news link.

Shelter

The Shelter project is an open project. Currently, it consists of six lightboxes measuring 25 x 25 cm, 26 photographs of various sizes, one video projection, and one audio-visual performance. Works from the Shelter series have been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in Poland, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, and Iran.

The Art of Trees

In this article, Stephanie Johnson shares how she connects with trees and explains the techniques she uses in her photography. This article was published in the first issue of Artistam magazine.