photographic print;
sculpture;
shrine
- Museum number
- 2008,6032.1
- Description
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Multimedia work in its own frame, consisting primarily of an image of the Iranian wrestler and popular hero Takhti, placed inside the frame, around which is a series of objects relating to the ancient traditions of wrestling and the gymnasium (Persian 'zurkhaneh'), and to Shi'a Islam.
- Production date
- 2007
- Dimensions
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Height: 219.50 centimetres (Frame)
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Width: 138.50 centimetres (Frame)
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Depth: 27 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Grapes identified as pthalate-plasticised PVC, PR07633_020.
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
-
Exhibited:
2023 4 July - 22 Oct, Barcelona, Caixa Forum, “Human Image”
2022 -2023 22 Nov - 26 Mar, Palma, Caixa Forum, “Human Image” STORAGE
2022 28 Jun - 9 Oct, Zaragoza, Caixa Forum, “Human Image”
2022 16 Feb – 29 May, Seville, Caixa Forum, “Human Image”
2021 - 2022 27 Apr – 16 Jan, Madrid, Caixa Forum, “Human Image”
2015-2016, Dec-Mar, Seoul Arts Centre, 'Human Image'
2010 Jul-Aug, Newcastle, Hatton Art Gallery, 'Takhti: A modern Iranian hero'
2010 Jan-Apr, Manchester, Whitworth Art Gallery, 'Takhti: A modern Iranian hero'
2009 19 Feb-19 Apr, London, BM, Room 3, 'Takhti: A modern Iranian hero'
- Acquisition date
- 2008
- Department
- Middle East
- Registration number
- 2008,6032.1
