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Monday, June 13, 2005 - ©2005 IranMania.com
LONDON, June 13 (IranMania) - Sculptures by Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli will be put on display in an exhibition of Islamic art of the Near East at the British Museum, although no date has been set for the event, MNA reported.
The artist said that his sculptures will be showcased in a collection of works by artists of the last 1000 years, adding, “So my works must focus on the value of Iranian artists of the past.”
Tanavoli is the only living artist from the Middle East whose works will be put on display at the exhibition.
He has created new works for the exhibition, but gave no additional information on them.
Tanavoli, who studied fine art and sculpture in Iran and Italy, also paints, makes ceramic works, and weaves carpets. He is famous for his bronze sculpture works.
His statues of "nil" are symbols of life in Iranian mysticism.
Tanavoli feels that his statues of "nil" or "nothing" are purely Iranian in terms of form, concept, and style and do not represent despair and hopelessness.
His works are currently installed in front of Tehran’s City Theater, Laleh Park, and City Park and in museums and open areas in South Korea, the United States, Austria, and Germany.""
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