Art: “Here We Are” a Series of Exhibitions at Leighton House Curated by Rose Issa
Print This PostJune 13, 2008 12:48 pm ListingsThe celebrated artist, author, art dealer and curator Rose Issa follows up on the exhibition of Mitra Tabrizian at the Tate exhibiting 4 contemporary North African, Middle Eastern and Iranian artists at Leighton House. From the beat of the Souk to the pain of political turmoil, the artists’ works show us the rhythm of life in Morocco, Iraq and Iran.
Exhibition Details:
Click HERE for Geometry of Hope by Monir Farmanfarmaian 18 June to 12 July
Click HERE for Land on Fire by Walid Siti 16 July to 4 August
Click HERE for Stitched by Farhad Ahrarnia 13 August to 6 September
Click HERE for Dakka Marrakesh by Hassan Hajjaj 10 September to 5 October
Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7602 3316
Opening Times: 11am-5pm (closed Tuesdays); Museum admission, £3 & £1
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Rose Issa’s website
Mitra Tabrizian at the Tate

Kazbah » Art Review: Geometry of Hope - Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian at Leighton House Museum :
Date: July 9, 2008 @ 8:29 am
[…] Art Review: Geometry of Hope - Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian at Leighton House Museum Print This PostJuly 9, 2008 8:29 am Lemma Shehadi Reviews Lemma Shehadi writes, last month the Geometry of Hope exhibition by acclaimed Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian opened at Leighton House Museum. She is famous for her use of the traditional mirror mosaics and reverse glass painting as a medium for contemporary painting. The exhibition is curated by Rose Issa, as part of her latest series of shows “Here we are” happening at Leighton House Museum this summer. [see Kazbah listings here] […]