Nightingales And Roses: The Art of Iran

Presented by Sam Bowker

This lecture will focus on the cultural legacies of the Safavid and Qajar dynasties and discuss the extent to which they have informed contemporary art in Iran and the Persian diaspora. Using remarkable case studies, we will review how Iranian art has made distinctive contributions to global art histories, including architecture, textiles, painting, photography and literature. We will also discuss the “Women, Life, Freedom!” movement as a social phenomenon through creative arts. The art of Iran is complex, vast and diverse, so this is designed to provide a compelling introduction for a lifetime of exploration.

Dates and Locations

Thursday 18 June 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT)

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