In Iran-born, Chicago based, artist Orkideh Torabi’s Hookah House a vibrant scene unfolds across many rooms, scenes of men drinking, smoking, and gabbing away in their safe space away from the womenfolk. The narrative here is culled from Torabi’s memories of gender segregated spaces in Iran and features her ever growing cast of male characters, men both good and not so good- some just plain ridiculous- enjoying their little man-made worlds. Included in the puzzle is an interview with Orkideh along with additional images of her most recent work.
