Artist Pegah Resalatpanah explores expression, erasure, and cultural resilience.
Richmond Hill Public Library is proud to present Shapes of Censorship, a thought-provoking art exhibit by Iranian-Canadian artist Pegah Resalatpanah, on display at Central Branch from May 22 until the end of July.
The exhibit is featured as part of the popular Tehran Book Fair, Uncensored, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Shapes of Censorship explores the symbols, shapes, and creative strategies that emerge when art and culture are restricted. Through abstraction, distortion, and omission, Resalatpanah’s work reflects how artists communicate under censorship and invites viewers to consider themes of absence, erasure, and the resilience of cultural identity.
“My work is deeply connected to my Iranian roots and its rich, visual history that shaped me,” says Resalatpanah. “Having this exhibit showcased close to home, in a community space like the Library, is especially meaningful. It creates an opportunity for people to engage with Iranian culture, design, and stories in an accessible and personal way.”
Community members inspired by Resalatpanah’s work also have the opportunity to join a workshop alongside the artist, Playing Cards as Art, which will happen during the book fair on May 30.
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 visual culture and design history, she creates tactile work that emphasizes materiality, symbolism, and visual storytelling.
