Visit IMMA on Culture Night and see the stunning exhibition Sunset, Sunrise, by Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian for Free. This is a rare opportunity to discover the breathtakingly kaleidoscopic nature of Farmanfarmaian’s work ranging from her mirror sculptures, reverse glass paintings, jewellery, embroidery and sequinned collages, to her new pen and ink drawings fresh from her studio in Iran.
There are over 70 works to see which encapsulate Farmanfarmaian’s ability to merge traditional Persian techniques with contemporary Western abstraction.
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5 – 8pm: Free entry into ‘Sunset, Sunrise’ by Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian.
6.30pm: Join Assistant Curator Rachael Gilbourne for an insightful guided tour of ‘Sunset, Sunrise’. Explore Farmanfarmaian’s stunning work ranging from her jewel like mirror sculptures and reverse glass paintings; to her drawings and collages which feature luxurious, shimmering textures of glitter on paper, fabric, crystals, beads and gold leaf. Drop-in, No booking required. Meet at the main reception.
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