Present Illuminations: Persian Miniature Art in Dubai
Bavan Gallery presents 'Present Illuminations' at Foundry in Dubai, featuring four artists reinterpreting Persian miniature art. Curated by Takin Aghdashloo, the exhibition runs from February 16 to March 25, 2024, with an opening reception on February 16. Artists include Farah Ossouli, whose new book 'Farah Ossouli: Burning Wings' launches on March 2; Elham Pourkhani and Abbas Shahsavar from Tehran; and Khadim Ali from Kabul and Sydney. The show explores how Persian miniature painting evolves through contemporary perspectives, reflecting social and historical changes in Iran and beyond.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Present Illuminations' at Foundry in Dubai
- Organized by Tehran-based Bavan Gallery
- Curated by Takin Aghdashloo
- Opening reception on February 16, 2024, 6-9pm
- Runs until March 25, 2024
- Features Farah Ossouli, Elham Pourkhani, Abbas Shahsavar, and Khadim Ali
- Farah Ossouli's book 'Farah Ossouli: Burning Wings' launches March 2, 2024
- Khadim Ali is the only non-Iranian artist, based in Kabul and Sydney
Entities
Artists
- Farah Ossouli
- Elham Pourkhani
- Abbas Shahsavar
- Khadim Ali
- Takin Aghdashloo
Institutions
- Bavan Gallery
- Foundry
Locations
- Tehran
- Iran
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Kabul
- Afghanistan
- Sydney
- Australia
- Italy