International Arrivals

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The International Arrivals Podcast features conversations with artists about their work and their personal stories as they relate to migration, immigration, displacement, and home. International Arrivals, a nonprofit organization based in New York City, supports artists from countries in conflict or whose identity puts them at risk. Founders, Anna Khimasia and Emily Lutzker, moderate the podcast.
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Ep24 Grounding: States of Gender with Gita Hashemi
Episode 24
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

International Arrivals speaks with transdisciplinary artist Gita Hashemi (Iran/Canada) (gitaha.net) about her project Grounding: States of Gender, which explores identity, language, and personal narrative. This embodied performative writing project transcribes stories of her friend Zahra through calligraphic writing in black and red painted onto giant scrolls. Unlike Hashemi, who left Iran after the 1979 revolution, Zahra remained. Hashemi discusses womanhood, activism, the significance of using Farsi in the artwork, the challenges of addressing sensitive topics, and the idea of transmission. Reflecting on the current protests in Iran, and the continued significance of this project, Hashemi emphasises the need for international support and solidarity for Iranian freedom and self-determination. * This podcast was recorded early in 2026, prior to the US and Israel launching airstrikes in Iran. Photo by Justin Wonnacott