Pegah Resalatpanah: Shapes of Censorship

Now Showing at Richmond Hill Public Library

Pegah Resalatpanah
Shapes of Censorship

On view until July 26, 2026
Central Branch, Glass Case Gallery

Shapes of Censorship explores the shapes, symbols, and strategies that emerge from the censorship of art and culture in Iran. Using abstraction, distortion, and omission, the work reflects how artists communicate under restriction. Rooted in historical and contemporary contexts, the project asks viewers to reflect on absence, erasure, and the resilience of cultural identity.

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About the Artist

Pegah Resalatpanah is an Iranian-Canadian multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work spans art and design, with a focus on print, publication, and branding. Inspired by Iranian design and visual culture, she creates tactile, hands-on work that emphasizes materiality, symbolism, and visual storytelling.

RHPL connected with Pegah further to explore the themes in Shapes of Censorship. Watch the video here.

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