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producer/curator @sofarlisboa @lwd_lisboa
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In this series, “The Third Valley” Sharzadian applies painting onto engraved plexiglass, creating works with two distinct faces: one mirrored, one painted. Each side reflects a different perspective of the same narrative, while the shadow remains constant. The shadow—the darker, pragmatic presence—anchors the work, resisting distraction by the shifting dance of light. The piece becomes an invitation to look toward what remains, rather than getting lost in the many ways light reshapes perception.

Mirrorwork on plexiglass, engraving, āyeneh-kāri, and acrylic painting.

Catering by @esra.akdere

#mirrorart #mixedmediaart #lisbonartscene #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist

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On the longest night,
at the peak of darkness,
we gathered at the threshold
where light begins its return.

Around fire,
we shared stories,
read poetry,
and touched color.

This was not an event.
It was a pause.
A sacred interval.

Mirrors reflected not only our faces,
but our inner worlds.
Brushes were held not for technique,
but for intuition.
Words, images, and color
met in a single collective memory.

We listened.
We felt.
And together,
we called the light back.

With gratitude for every presence,
every heart that made this space possible. 🤍🔥

#WinterSolstice #Nardugan #RitualAndArt #CollectiveMemory #HoldingTheLight #IntuitiveArt #yaldanight

Thank you @safra.lx @sharzadian @esra.akdere

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December 21 · 6:30 PM
Safra | LWD Lisboa
@sharzadian @esra.akdere @lwd_lisboa

On the longest night of the year, when darkness reaches its peak, we gather at the turning point the moment light begins its return to light a fire, tell stories, read poetry and paint in red of pomegranates.

An ancient threshold.
A sacred pause.
The wheel shifts.
Light is called back.

You are invited
to hold the light together.

✨ Limited spots available.
🎟 A ticket is required to participate:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977892009243

#WinterSolstice #YaldaNight #FeminineMemory #RitualAndArt #newcycle

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Bu Berlin seyahatimde birbirinden kıymetli güzel arkadaşım oldu, nefis zamalara denk gelmem, verimli,keyifli ,çalışarak geçen zamanlarım için bin şükür diyorum..
güzelliklerle karşılaştığım için..
hayat paylaştıkça kıymetli..
daimi olsun.
🙌🏻♥️🧿
#berlin #friendship

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✨ Workshop & Exhibition Tour | Sharzadian ✨

📅 December 21, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Estr. da Torre no: 51, 1750-062 Lisboa, Portekiz

You are warmly invited to an intimate Exhibition Tour & Mirror Workshop with artist Sharzadian.
An inspiring evening where we explore reflections through art and deepen the experience with a poetry reading.

🪞 What’s included:
• Guided exhibition tour by @sharzadian
• Mirror Workshop
• Poetry reading
• Networking & meaningful conversations
• Light snacks

🍷 Bring your own wine

A special night for those who value art, connection, and shared moments.
Limited spots available ✨

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Sharzadian will guide a group of women through a collective painting experience designed to awaken the artist within.
Through storytelling inspired by Persian poetry, participants will enter a shared imaginative space where words, images, and colors unfold together. They will be gently guided to add their voices, stories, and brushstrokes to a collective artwork—no prior painting experience needed.

This workshop is an invitation to listen inward, create freely, and experience art as a shared, intuitive process.

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Ticket:

A ticket is required for participation. ***

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977892009243

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Last night marked the opening of Roshan — a luminous unfolding of narrow mirror forms that sneak into the spaces between objects, guiding curiosity through reflection. They shape a narrative through guiding light.

The evening was weaved by beauty of the team that created the space and the wonderful presence of the friends visiting.

My special thanks to the incredible team who made this possible:
Lighting design by @toninho491 , whose sensitivity to light brings the works into motion.
Grateful appreciation to @safra.lx and the wonderful team and family who brought the exhibition together: @diogo_barros_pires, @j1jorgep , @manuelmacieiracoelho.
Table design by @esra.akdere, whose thoughtful touch completed the experience.

#lisbonartist
#lisbonart #lisbonartists

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Bu aralar kendimi gerçekten çok şanslı hissediyorum; etrafım yeteneklerini cömertçe paylaşan insanlarla çevrili ve bu sayede hayalini kurduğum şey aklımdakinden de özel bir şeye dönüşüyor. @clicksncrackers’ın objektifine, gören gözüne, yeteneğine; @esra.akdere’nin insanın seviyesini bir anda yükselten o görsel şölen sofrasına; bugünü organize etmemiz için tüm emeğiyle yanımızda olan @ozlem.bash’a kocaman teşekkürler.
Gün o kadar güzeldi ki daha doğarken işaretini vermişti; kaydırınca anlayacaksınız. Bu fotoğraflardan çok daha fazlası var ama kendimle ilgili güzel bir haber vermek için saklıyorum ve saklama kısmında aşırı zorlanıyorum 🫠

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Efsane sofra, şişelerce şarap, dünyanın farklı yerlerinden kadınlar derken sanat konuşarak başlayıp müzikle devam ederken aniden Tarkan’a savrulduğumuz beynimin içi gibi bir @lwd_lisboa daha geride kaldı. Hepsi @esra.akdere sayesinde 💫
Kız neşemiz eksik olmasın 💜

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✨ What a beautiful day it was! Your energy, your conversations, and your smiles truly warmed our hearts. ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the LWD Take Over!
We’ll never forget this evening where we listened to each other, inspired one another, and felt the power of creating together. 💫

Our Take Over guest, Juliana Casemiro, brought her unique atmosphere and creative spark to the night. It was a joy and an honor to have her with us! 💖

As you swipe through the photos, you’ll feel those beautiful moments all over again — the laughter, the hugs, and the “I’m so glad I came” moments…

This community grows because of you.
And this is only the beginning… Get ready for so much more! 🚀

With gratitude: @safra.lx @apollobase @esra.akdere
Special thanks: @jessicavwalsh @ladieswinedesign @casemiroju @cozymiro @yesersariyildiz

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Creativity isn’t always a moment of inspiration…
Sometimes it’s the courage to reach out despite the traps in front of you.”

Being creative in difficult times is less about finding the brightest idea and more about:
🌟 taking risks,
🌟 stepping outside your comfort zone,
and
🌟 choosing “what if it works?” instead of “what if it doesn’t?”

Women continue to create while overcoming countless unseen obstacles.
Maybe the conditions aren’t ideal, maybe the ground is as striking as red and yellow… yet the spark to create is always within us.

That’s why, during our takeover this Friday with Juliana Casemiro,
we’re coming together for an open, gentle conversation about staying creative and finding inspiration when life feels overwhelming.

Creativity often begins exactly like this:
With the courage to touch what seems frightening.

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“A criatividade nem sempre é um momento de inspiração…
Às vezes é a coragem de estender a mão apesar das armadilhas à sua frente.”

Ser criativa em tempos difíceis não é apenas encontrar a ideia mais brilhante, mas sim:
🌟 assumir riscos,
🌟 sair da zona de conforto,
e
🌟 escolher “e se der certo?” ao invés de “e se não der?”

As mulheres continuam criando enquanto superam inúmeros obstáculos invisíveis.
Talvez as condições não sejam ideais, talvez o cenário seja tão marcante quanto vermelho e amarelo… mas a faísca da criação sempre está dentro de nós.

Por isso, na nossa takeover desta sexta-feira com Juliana Casemiro,
vamos nos reunir para uma conversa suave e aberta sobre como permanecer criativa e encontrar inspiração quando a vida parece pesada demais.

A criatividade muitas vezes começa exatamente assim:
Com a coragem de tocar o que parece assustador.

@ladieswinedesign @jessicavwalsh @casemiroju @esra.akdere

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This Friday we’re gathering at Safra for a special session — and our take-over guest is Juliana Casemiro, an Italian-Brazilian storyteller, researcher, and founder of temporarypeople, with nearly two decades of global creative experience.

We’re coming together to open a gentle conversation about creativity and inspiration, especially in those moments when life feels a little too overwhelming. 💋

November 21 | 6:30 PM
Safra.LX – Estrada da Torre 47-A, Lisbon

Lisbon’s creative women, we’re waiting for you!✨

Bring your creative energy — and your wine or small snack to share! 🍷
Lisbon’s creative women, come join us — a space where women in design, art & innovation come together to share, collaborate & inspire.

@esra.akdere @safra.lx @apollobasexr @yesersariyildiz @casemiroju @cozymiro @temporarypeople @ladieswinedesign @jessicavwalsh

#LadiesWineDesignLisboa #CreativeEvening #LisbonArtScene #safralx #ladieswinedesign #lwdlisbon #julianacasemiro #creativecommunity #womenincreativity
#creativelife #lisboncreatives #wineanddesign #creativeconversation #inspirationcircle

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