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“Ba Erfan va Hamaseh” in Kabul
A selection of the 2nd and 4th Iranian typography exhibition

11 October – 22 November 2008
Queen’s Palace, Bagh-e-Babur, Kabul

Living Traditions is an exhibition of contemporary art from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. The 5th Color will also be represented in this event. “Ba Erfan va Hamaseh” consists of 30 typographic works previously exhibited by the 5th Color, including a selection of work by contemporary Iranian designers. This event is organized by Turquoise Mountain in collaboration with Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and with the support of the Ministry of Information and Culture. Funding has been generously provided by the British Embassy in Kabul and the Finnis Scott Trust. Turquoise Mountain NGO is a cultural heritage founded in March 2006, to rejuvenate Afghanistan's traditional crafts and historic sites, create jobs, skills, and a renewed sense of national pride.

This exhibition will be shown in Pakistan and Iran in the near future.


Bouf-e Kour, the First Iranian Typography Exhibition 2003
Molavi, The Second Iranian Typography Exhibition 2004
Iranian Proverbs, The Third Iranian Typography Exhibition 2006
Shahnameh, The Fourth Iranian Typography Exhibition 2008
 


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