FRIDAY GAME NIGHTS - 6-9PM
YA HALA (Welcome)!
2441 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA
info@suzannezahr.com
+1 206.354.1567
Our hearts are heavy with the devastating news coming out of Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem and beyond. This makes it hard to come together in any kind of way that doesn’t acknowledge our collective grief, frustration, and more. We have found that coming together in meaningful ways fuels us to keep going. We will never ignore reality in order to keep ourselves comfortable. Come as you are. We will do the same.
All proceeds are to raise funds for Gaza, either directly to families in need or through non-profits.
CURRENT.
PERSIAN GARDEN 2025
by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy
ART OPENING : Friday, December 5, 6-9pm
ARTISTS RECEPTION: Friday, January 9, 6-9PM
SZ Gallery’s 5th Persian Garden, opening [First] Friday, December 5, 2025, is an exhibit that tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces. Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy from Iran have created multimedia artwork together since 1970, combining Mehdi’s detailed work with Persian miniatures and painting, Monir’s background in ceramics, and their mutual love for the history of Persian art.
Monir and Mehdi began working together in Iran before they moved to England for further training at London and Canterbury College of Art. After returning to Iran in 1980, they developed a novel style in ceramics and painting, influenced by both modern art as well as the very rich traditions of Persian pottery and storybook miniatures. They have shown their art at numerous national and international exhibitions, including the 2012 Venice Biennial, and have taught for many years at several universities in Iran and in their private workshop. Their pieces are permanently on exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum in Iran, as well as several museums around the world.
RECENT.
WEAVING STORIES
by PICHA
10 JANUARY - 31 MARCH, 2025
ART OPENING : Friday, January 10, 5-8pm
BOOK SIGNING : Friday, February 7, 5-8pm
LITERARY SALON : Saturday, March 22, 2-4pm
SZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all.
Discover the Power of Visual Storytelling with Weaving Stories
We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Weaving Stories, a captivating new picture book that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and vibrancy of Afrocentric communities across the globe. A collaboration between photographers, creators, and the vision behind PICHA, this book offers a deeply personal and powerful exploration of the universal narratives that connect us all.
Why Weaving Stories Matters
Images possess the power to reshape how we see the world, challenge our perspectives, and tell the stories that need to be heard. Weaving Stories highlights the voices of photographers from Afrocentric communities who have long been underrepresented in mainstream visual media. Through this collection, we offer a visual chronicle of the human experience—capturing moments of joy, struggle, love, and growth that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.
From the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet wisdom passed between mothers and daughters, Weaving Stories brings you face-to-face with the everyday lives of people whose stories have often been overlooked. Whether it’s the culinary traditions of Bahia, the spirit of community in rural villages, or the vibrant, fast-paced life of a taxi driver in Lagos, these images remind us that there’s beauty in every corner of the world.
Let’s celebrate the power of visual storytelling together.
