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At POTOQ, creativity doesn’t always have to end up on a canvas.

Sometimes it ends up on a plate,
around a table,
in a conversation,
or in something we’ve never tried before.

That’s what NOOSHE JOONZZ is about.
Good food, creative people, new conversations, and a table we get to share together.

Edition 00 was a beautiful start.
A journey that began with the ideas of two chefs who share common roots in the north of Iran and a creative attempt to explore, reinterpret, and illustrate Iranian culture and cuisine through a plate

The next table is coming soon.
Save your spot and come be part of it.

Chefs
@nazaninarabani
@shirin_nezafati
Creative producer @asabarati
Floral deaign by @lilac_flower_design
Videography @omenut.studio

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#art
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2 months ago

Somewhere between building our dreams and busy calendars, we made room for this 🍷

A little wine, a little art, a lot of laughter …and the kind of conversations that happen when you bring the right women together, around a smaller table.

Pour, Paint & a Little More was always meant to be about the little more: slowing down, connecting beyond the surface, and simply enjoying each other’s company.

A beautiful evening created with @artpotoq 💜 by @artpotoq

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A Drop from Tehran - The First Edition

An evening bringing together art, taste, sound, and conversation around the work of one artist.

This Drop: Mahboubeh Yazdani @mahboobeh_yazdani

In the company of

Shirin Nezafati @shirin_nezafati
Nazanin Arabani @nazanin_arabani
Jeyran Jobrani @noonoosflora

Vinyl DJ set : Windsor Johnson @windsor_johnson

A space to slow down, observe, connect, and perhaps collect.

Thursday, August 27 | 6–10 PM
RSVP via link in bio @studiosyn.ca

Creative Producer: Asa Barati @asabarati
Graphic Design: Sogol Zameni @sogolzameni

Special thanks to Hosein Noroozi @1hoseim

#observe_connect_collect taken in Bayview Woods - Steeles by @artpotoq

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Stepping away from our desks for a UNU-INWEH team retreat!   The retreat was a refreshing way for the team to have thoughtful discussions about our collective identities, our shared values and mission to reflecting on the groundbreaking work that UNU-INWEH has accomplished over the past three decades.   Through science, innovation, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and policy outreach, we drive solutions for a more sustainable future.   Marking its 30th anniversary of operation in 2026, UNU-INWEH contributes to solving pressing global sustainability and human security issues of concern to the UN and its Member States through research, training, capacity development, and knowledge dissemination.  #UNUINWEH30 #TEAMRETREAT #teamwork #collaboration #unteam by @artpotoq

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Good company, a fabulous glass of wine, and letting the brush tell the rest.
We’re delighted to announce Kajé’s next gathering for her women:

Pour, Paint & a Little More 🍷

Created through a beautiful collaboration between @kajewomen and @artpotoq, this intimate evening brings like-minded professional Iranian women together over art, wine, and the kind of company that makes the evening linger.

✨ Priority access for Kajé women
📅 August 21
🔗 More details and registration through the link in bio

#yourthirdhome #WeThriveTogether #kajéwomen by @artpotoq

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2 months ago

We’re excited to announce the first collaboration of Chef Nazanin Arabani & Shirin Nezafati at Potoq!
Join us for a one of a kind Persian inspired supper club featuring a thoughtfully curated gluten free, dairy free menu with no added sugar, alongside food stories, cooking tips, and a guided tasting experience. Travel through the flavors of Iran from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf and enjoy an evening of incredible food, culture, and connection. We can’t wait to welcome you to our table on August 16th, 2026.

For more information,
please send us a DM or contact us.

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We’re here to give you an experience you’ve never had
and to show you you’re way more creative than you think.
Mark your spot before your friend does.

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3 months ago

🎨 UNU-INWEH marked its 30th anniversary with the inauguration of The Grace of a Knight, a two-day public art exhibition by Canadian artist Babak Yaghooti, held at Arta Gallery in Toronto’s Distillery District on 15–16 May 2026.

Through art, the exhibition brought attention to the lived experiences of women in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene, health, dignity, and environmental challenges. While UNU-INWEH’s work is grounded in science and evidence, art offers a unique way to connect research with people. By translating complex global challenges into personal and emotional experiences, it helps foster dialogue, build understanding, and inspire action beyond traditional policy and academic spaces.

Opening remarks were delivered by Alexandra Bugailiskis, Chair of UNU-INWEH’s International Advisory Committee, with remarks also shared by:

- The Honourable Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament, Willowdale
- Stephanie Smyth, MPP, Toronto – St. Paul’s
- Prof. Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH
- Babak Yaghooti, Artist, The Grace of a Knight
- Prof. Grace Oluwasanya. Senior Researcher: Water, Climate and Gender, UNU-INWEH

The event created space for meaningful dialogue on gender, WASH, health, and the environment, while reflecting on 30 years of UNU-INWEH’s work to advance science, policy, and capacity development.

Thank you to everyone for making both days of the exhibition a huge success!

#UNUINWEH #UNUINWEH30 #Art #WASH #Women by @artpotoq

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4 months ago

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, you are cordially invited to the official inauguration of “The Grace of a Knight,” a UNU-INWEH art exhibition on women, water, and health, featuring speeches from many distinguished guests.

The free public art exhibition features the works of artist Babak Yaghooti, transforming the unseen reality of women and girls who bear the greatest burden of water insecurity into human-centred stories.

🗓️ Inauguration time: Friday, 15 May, 7:00 PM
📍Location: Arta Gallery, 14 Distillery Lane, Toronto (Distillery District)

#UNUINWEH #UNUINWEH30 #Art #WASH #Women taken in Arta Gallery by @artpotoq

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5 months ago

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for May 15 & 16 to experience the captivating artworks of Babak Yaghooti,
you’ll definitely enjoy it.

Free entry for everyone.

#babakyaghooti
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#exhibition by @artpotoq

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5 months ago

Drawing isn’t just about lines…
it’s about learning to see the world differently.
At POTOQ’s Drawing Essentials, we don’t just draw,
we learn how to think visually.

📞(647) 818 1917

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Swipe and join us,
be part of the experience.

For more information, feel free to DM us.

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