The Monir Museum located in the historic Negarestan Museum Park Gardens, the museum is home to over fifty pieces from the artist’s personal collection, kept on permanent display for the public to enjoy. In the 1950s, after a trip to Shiraz, Farmanfarmaian was influenced by the mirror work of Shah Cheragh. She incorporated this tradition into her works with a modern twist, achieving a distinctive style. Monir was actually the first contemporary artist to use this ancient heritage in her creations. In another room, there are geometric works, freehand designs, and boxes titled “Confessions.” In the middle of the room, there is a volumetric piece called “Bridal Chamber,” with names of well-known individuals such as Sohrab Sepehri, Forough Farrokhzad, Nima Yooshij, Akhavan Sales, Sabar and Abolbashir Farmanfarmaian, Mohammad Modabber, and Hossein Qollar Aghasi written on it. Above the bridal chamber, feathers reminiscent of the Tasua and Ashura ceremonies are installed. Overall, the museum showcased a selection of the artist’s work spanning six decades. These pieces were created with a fresh perspective on mirror work, reverse glass painting, Khatamkari (inlay work), Islamic geometry, and architectural design. Due to their unique style, which is a form of geometric abstraction, these works can be considered a fusion of traditional Islamic patterns and modern designs.
The museum is closed on Mondays, but it is possible to visit other spaces and facilities. The garden complex of the Negarestan Museum is closed during mourning days.
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Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
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In Remembrance of Monir
There is a ceremony in remembrance of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian on Thursday 25 April 2019, from 16 to 17:30 in Monir Shahroody Museum.
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The 1st Museum Hall Fully Dedicated to an Iranian Woman Artist
The permanent museum hall of Monir Shahroody opened at her 95 years of age within a ceremony with the presence of the deputy minister of Iran's Culture Ministry, University of Tehran's deputy director for cultural affairs, the chairman of Iran's Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism and others in Negarestan Garden.
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The Dance of Light and the Magic of Mirror
The permanent museum of Monir Shahroody, with a collection of artistic works of this artist carried-out over a period of more than half a century, welcome the presence of art enthusiasts.
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