Resilience of Poppies was a gathering, vigil, and memorial held in support of the Iranian community and the global call for women’s and human rights in Iran. The event was sparked by the killing of Mahsa Amini by the state of Iran on September 16, 2022.

Held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 4 – 6 PM at Clarion Alley Mural Project, the event honored all the beautiful and fearless souls who lost their lives in the protests. Through new murals, live dance, musical performances, and poetry, Resilience of Poppies shared the stories of courageous survivors—men and women deliberately targeted by security forces, many of whom were shot directly in the eyes and permanently blinded.

The event served as a narrative of resistance and resilience, amplifying the voices of those who have endured tragedy and injustice with remarkable strength.

Curated by Katayoun Bahrami, Resilience of Poppies was presented by Clarion Alley Mural Project in collaboration with CCA Center for Art and Public Life and Diaspora Arts Connection.