I recently graduated from a double major in Law and Art History with specialization in Intellectual Property and Contemporary Art. I currently work as a lecturer in contemporary art while writing my PhD project for next year.

A few years ago I engaged myself in humanitarian action resources such as UNICEF and Action against hunger. It made me realize how much charitable work centers around being profoundly connected to a cause in order to take it on as more of a personal mission. Since then I've decided to dedicate myself to the cause that I've always been drawn to: promoting Iranian contemporary art in the western society.

I’m very passionate about cinema in general, from Panahi to Coen brothers including Dolan and Loach. I also take great pleasure reading a wide range of literature both contemporary and pre-20th century, Antonio Tabucchi, Stefan Zweig, Romain Gary and Balzac are among some of my favorites. Moreover, I’m member and Vice-President of a curatorial collective named Agency.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing because I want to share my travel experiences with people all around the world and learn from their culture while making some friends :)

Interests

http://parand-blog.tumblr.com/archive

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• contemporary art
• dining
• beer
• walking
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• art history
• history
• law

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be glad to share my love of art and my knowledge of the contemporary creation by visiting art spaces and museums. I would also be happy to share about my double culture (I was born in tehran and raised in paris).

Plus, I love walking around the cities I visite, drinking beers, going to vintage shops and sharing my passion for food and cinema

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, Finland, Germany, Iran, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Iran, United States