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Iranzamin

An expansive survey of Persian arts and crafts will take over the Powerhouse Museum this autumn.
Marissa Ciampi
February 22, 2021

Overview

In a Powerhouse Museum first, this new exhibition will focus on rarely-seen artefacts from 19th- and 20th-century Persia. Iranzamin will feature ceramics, tiles, embroidery, carpets, armour, textiles and other hand-woven crafts from the Powerhouse Collection to tell the story of the people and culture of Persia through to modern day Iran.

The temporary exhibition will look at how traditional objects have influenced Australian artists, such as textile designer Florence Broadhurst. The opening also coincides with Nowrouz (Iranian New Year), and so there'll be a special celebration to mark the day on March 20. There'll also be an event on April 3 to mark Sizdehbehdar: the Persian national day for celebrating Mother Nature.

Image: War Amulet, 1800s, Persia, Powerhouse Collection

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When

Friday, March 19, 2021 - Sunday, August 8, 2021

Friday, March 19 - Sunday, August 8, 2021

Where

Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street
Ultimo

Price

FREE
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