Sophie Howe is a writer based in Brooklyn. Her work has appeared in Boston Art Review, Polyester Zine, and the Cold Magazine, among others. She will attend NYU's Creative Writing MFA in the fall.
What Does It Mean to be an Artist in Iran Right Now?
What more can the arts ecosystem provide for artists working in war zones? How can publications offer a spotlight to artists whose identities must remain hidden? Ruminating on these questions, Sophie Howe connects with Affsoongar, a visual artist from Tehran, in brief moments of internet access despite the digital blackout in Iran.
22 Apr 2026
