This is a catalogue of the exhibition 'Living Traditions: Contemporary Art from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan' which was held from 11 October to 20 November 2008 in Kabul and from 8 February to 21 March 2009 in Islamabad. The exhibition features contemporary art inspired by the cultural heritage of the region. It shows new responses to traditional art like calligraphy and Persian miniature painting. It also includes inventive graphic design and new works of art inspired by Islamic geometric patterns found in textiles, tilework and architecture. The exhibition shows that old traditions are source of inspiration for today's artists. 
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Onsite

Location code
EX.AFG.LIV
Language

English

Publication/Creation date

2009

Edition

1

No of pages

144

ISBN / ISSN

97896992510504

No of copies

2

Content type

catalogue

Chapter headings

Introduction - Jemima MONTAGU

The Making of Modern Art in Afghanistan - Constance WYNDHAM

Twisted Threads: A Short Story on Contemporary Iranian Art - Sohrab MOHEBBI

Contemporary Art in Pakistan - Salima HASHMI

Living Traditions: Contemporary Art from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan
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