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Book Synopsis: Born in 1924 in the ancient Persian city of Qazvin, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian spent her childhood in a grand old house replete with stained glass, wall paintings and nightingales. Coming of age during World War II, she left occupied Iran and audaciously set out for New York, where she was quickly absorbed into the city's thriving avant-garde. In the decades to follow, during successive exiles in Tehran and New York, Farmanfarmaian developed an intuitive yet painstakingly crafted artistic practice in mirror mosaic and reverse-painted glass that weds the cosmic patterning of her Iranian heritage with the rhythms of modern Western geometric abstraction. This book is the first substantial survey of Farmanfarmaian's acclaimed geometric works, and features an in-depth interview by Hans Ulrich Obrist; critical essays by Nader Ardalan, Media Farzin and Eleanor Sims; warm tributes by Farmanfarmaian's friends Etel Adnan, Siah Armajani, caraballo-farman, Golnaz Fathi, Hadi Hazavei, Susan Hefuna, Aziz Isham, Rose Issa, Faryar Javaherian, Abbas Kiarostami, Shirin Neshat, Donna Stein and Frank Stella; an excerpt from The Sense of Unity: The Sufi Tradition in Persian Architecture by Nader Ardalan and Laleh Bakhtiar (1973); and an annotated timeline of Farmanfarmaian's life by Negar Azimi. "A role model for the artist of the twenty-first century." -Hans Ulrich Obrist Read more

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Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian with her captivating book, Cosmic Geometry. Discover the fascinating journey of this visionary artist from her enchanting childhood in ancient Persia to her bold exploration of avant-garde art in New York. Farmanfarmaian's unique artistic practice in mirror mosaic and reverse-painted glass beautifully combines her Iranian heritage with modern Western geometric abstraction, creating awe-inspiring works that will leave you in awe.

Delve into the depths of Farmanfarmaian's acclaimed geometric works with this first substantial survey of her remarkable artistry. Featuring insightful interviews, critical essays, and warm tributes by renowned figures in the art world, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking inspiration and enlightenment in the realm of contemporary art. Let Farmanfarmaian be your guide as she blurs the boundaries between tradition and innovation, past and present, in a visual symphony that captures the essence of cosmic geometry.

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