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7th June 2015

MONIR SHAHROUDY FARMANFARMAIAN Infinite Possibility. Mirror Works and Drawings 1974 – 2014

Islam’s fascination with mathematics resulted in geometric motifs being prevalent in its architecture and decorative arts. Blending these traditions with Western oriented modernism has produced the unique artistic style of this artist – and an extended exile after the Iranian revolution. At 91, the Guggenheim is giving her her first US retrospective