Source: Iran Heritage Foundation
Exhibition:
21st September to 29th October 2011
Lecture and Panel Discussion: 22nd September 2011
Introduction
Parviz Tanavoli is one of the most influential and pioneering artists of the Middle East. An artist-fabricator, teacher and collector, he was born in 1937 and lives and works between Iran and Canada. Tanavoli is a founder member of the Saqqakhaneh School (a school of art that derives inspiration from Iranian folk art and culture), a school that has been described as a 'spiritual Pop Art' and is now considered the inspiration for progressive modern Iranian art. His key work is the calligraphic figure of Heech (Nothingness), a recurring theme in his sculptural repertory which contains reference to the human figure, evident both in the upright sculptural forms and their titles.
The exhibition at Austin/Desmond Fine Art, his first solo show in Britain since 1960, distinguishes him as one of the finest draughtsmen of his generation. The works on display feature over thirty-five pieces including ceramics, fibreglass and bronze sculptures, paired with contemporary drawings, emphasising his abiding and joyful love for Persian architecture, culture and poetry.
Exhibition
Parviz Tanavoli - Poet In Love
21 September - 29 October 2011
Monday - Friday 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays 11:00 - 14:30
Austin/Desmond Fine Art
Pied Bull Yard
68/69 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3BN
Lecture and Panel Discussion
In conjunction with the exhibition, there will be a lecture and panel discussion by Parviz Tanavoli with a most distinguished panel as follows:
- David Galloway - Art Critic and Independent Curator, former Chief Curator of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
- Jessica Morgan - The Daskalopoulos Curator, International Art, Tate Gallery
- Venetia Porter - Curator Department of the Middle East, British Museum
Thursday 22nd September 18:45
BP Lecture Theatre
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
Admission
FREE - limited places
For Panel Discussion on 22nd September RSVP is essential to rsvp@austindesmond.com
Organised by
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, The British Museum, and the Iran Heritage Foundation
Enquiries
Setareh Meshkati
Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 4443
Email: s.meshkati@austindesmond.com
Web: www.austindesmond.com
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