IRAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
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September 2011
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IntroductionParviz 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. ExhibitionParviz Tanavoli – Poet In Love21 September – 29 October 2011 Austin/Desmond Fine Art AdmissionFREEOrganised byAustin/Desmond Fine Art, The British Museum, and the
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PARVIZ TANAVOLI