> SFU Muslim Centre opens with art auction
SFU Muslim Centre opens with art auction
Contact:
Derryl MacLean, Director, Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures, 604.291.5815, derryl_maclean@sfu.ca
Erica Branda, University Advancement, 604.291.3353/778.231.1274, ebranda@sfu.ca
Derryl MacLean, Director, Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures, 604.291.5815, derryl_maclean@sfu.ca
Erica Branda, University Advancement, 604.291.3353/778.231.1274, ebranda@sfu.ca
February 21, 2007
SFU’s new Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures opens with an evening of Muslim art, poetry and culture. Internationally acclaimed Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli will provide the keynote address. His sculpture “Standing Poet III” will be on auction along with the work of 20 other featured Muslim artists.
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Centre A Gallery - 2 West Hastings Street
Interview Opportunity: Parvis Tanavoli and Muslim Centre Director Derryl MacLean will be on-site at 3:30 p.m. for interviews and photos before the event.
Photo Opportunity: There will be 21 pieces of visual art along with a theatrical performance and music from a virtuoso tar and sitar player
A detailed program is available at:
http://www.sfu.ca/advancement/files/Program_Artist_Background-1.pdf
Tanavoli is an internationally acclaimed sculptor, painter, art historian, and author. His work forms part of the permanent collections of the British Museum (London), Museum Moderner Kunst (Vienna), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and numerous private and public collections.
A key member of the Saqqakhaneh movement founded around the legendary Atelier Kaboud, Tanavoli draws inspiration from Iran's multiplex visual, craft, and poetic traditions to pioneer modern sculpture in Iran.
The Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures was created to build greater awareness and understanding of the wide range of Muslim societies throughout the world, each with different beliefs and practices.
It will support distinguished visiting scholars, annual scholarly conferences and public lecture series, student scholarships for international study, expanded library holdings and language programs in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Urdu.
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Centre A Gallery - 2 West Hastings Street
Interview Opportunity: Parvis Tanavoli and Muslim Centre Director Derryl MacLean will be on-site at 3:30 p.m. for interviews and photos before the event.
Photo Opportunity: There will be 21 pieces of visual art along with a theatrical performance and music from a virtuoso tar and sitar player
A detailed program is available at:
http://www.sfu.ca/advancement/files/Program_Artist_Background-1.pdf
Tanavoli is an internationally acclaimed sculptor, painter, art historian, and author. His work forms part of the permanent collections of the British Museum (London), Museum Moderner Kunst (Vienna), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and numerous private and public collections.
A key member of the Saqqakhaneh movement founded around the legendary Atelier Kaboud, Tanavoli draws inspiration from Iran's multiplex visual, craft, and poetic traditions to pioneer modern sculpture in Iran.
The Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures was created to build greater awareness and understanding of the wide range of Muslim societies throughout the world, each with different beliefs and practices.
It will support distinguished visiting scholars, annual scholarly conferences and public lecture series, student scholarships for international study, expanded library holdings and language programs in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Urdu.