Women Painters West presents Alaïa Parhizi

Alaïa Parhizi was born in Zurich, Switzerland. Early on, he challenged traditional schooling and the norms of education. He became a self-taught artist in drawing, painting, and eventually in music. In April 2018, Parhizi opened Wonzimer, a Los Angeles-based gallery space. Since its inception, the gallery has been a creative hub that has exhibited many important contemporary artists. Parhizi is most recognized for his coining of the term and artistic genre of Imperfectionism. In July 2021 he curated a grand group exhibition titled “Salon de Imperfectionism” featuring 46 incredibly diverse artists.