MODERN SYRIAN ART EXHIBITION AT THE BM
Organisation: British Museum
Time: 04 July 2011 10:00am - 09 January 2012 5:30pm
Place: The John Addis Islamic Gallery, Room 34, British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1
The British Museum Presents
MODERN SYRIAN ART EXHIBITION
This display examines the works of Modern Syrian artists in the British Museum's collection.
It features a range of artists including Fateh Moudarres (1922 - 1999), one of the most important artists in Syria during the second half of the 20th century. There is also a rare triptych by popular poet Adonis (Ahmad Ali Said, b. 1930), as well as a number of artists' books inspired by his poetry, works on paper by Marwan (b. 1934) and Youssef Abdelke (b. 1951), a selection of mixed media works by Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963), and a diptych by Sabhan Adam (b. 1972).
Gallery Talk with Louisa Macmillan and featured artist Issam Kourbaj on: 15 December 2011 | 13:15
4 July 2011 – 9 January 2012
Opening times: 10:00 - 17:30
The John Addis Gallery (Room 34)
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
FREE