SZ’s WOMEN : Then & Now exhibit tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces. Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy from Iran have created multimedia artwork together since 1970, combining Mehdi’s detailed work with Persian miniatures and painting, Monir’s background in ceramics and pottery, and their mutual love and appreciation for the history of Persian art.
WOMEN : Then & Now by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy
SZ’s WOMEN : Then & Now exhibit tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces. Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy from Iran have created multimedia artwork together since 1970, combining Mehdi’s detailed work with Persian miniatures and painting, Monir’s background in ceramics and pottery, and their mutual love and appreciation for the history of Persian art.
Join us on Thursday, December 15, 2022, for another memorable & culturally enriching evening at the SZ Gallery!
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Persian Garden 2019 by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy
There are hidden truths in mythology about the past nations, their adventures, struggles, wars, victories, defeats, and love stories. This artwork is inspired by some of the most famous love stories in Persian literature about legendary lovers some of whom succeeded joining their loves and some didn’t.
In the cycle of destiny such is the way
That one is handed a cup of wine
And another a cup of bitter blood
The paintings by Mehdi Ghanbeigy showcased in this year’s Persian Garden are open interpretations from the epic works of Hakim Ferdowsi and Hakim Nezami Ganjavi, two of the most influential Persian poets.
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