Modern Iran and the Avant-Gardes, 1948–78
Massoumeh Seyhoun, Composition #13, 1967
Massoumeh Seyhoun, Composition #13, 1967, enamel and lacquer on canvas, Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection, Gift of Abby Weed Grey, G1975.113, Photo: Courtesy of the Grey Art Museum, New York University · Sarah Osborne, 21 Oct 2026
Modern Iran and the Avant-Gardes, 1948–78 opens at Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, on December 11, 2026 and runs to May 2, 2027.
Last verified October 23, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery features around 100 works, spanning paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, mixed media, and architectural documentation. It examines how Iranian artists navigated rapid modernization, political shifts, and Western influences to create distinct forms of modern art, bridging traditional Iranian heritage with modern avant-garde practices.
Venue
- Vancouver Art GalleryVancouver, Canada · December 11, 2026 – May 2, 2027Opens 11 Dec
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Massoumeh Seyhoun, Composition #13, 1967
Massoumeh Seyhoun, Composition #13, 1967, enamel and lacquer on canvas, Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection, Gift of Abby Weed Grey, G1975.113, Photo: Courtesy of the Grey Art Museum, New York University · Sarah Osborne, 21 Oct 2026 · Source ↗