TEHRAN – An exhibition of works by Jazeh Tabatabai (1931-2008), the founder and director of Iran’s first gallery known as Iran’s Modern Art Gallery, has opened in Tehran’s Shahrivar Gallery.

“A selection of 25 sculptures and 10 paintings have been put on display in the exhibit, while a collection of manuscripts, his books, and posters published on his exhibits are also displayed,” the director of the gallery, Amir-Hossein Zandi, said in a press release published on Friday.

Part of the items belong to the documentary filmmaker Khosrow Sinai and his art-loving family who were close friends of Tabatabai, Zandi added.

Two films directed by Sinai on the life and artistic career of Jazeh will also go on screen during the showcase, he said, adding, “’Autumn Lane’ and ‘Biography’ about Jazeh and his position in the art of Iran will be screened and discussed during the show.”

A meeting to review the artworks of the artist has also been arranged on the margins of the exhibit with Javad Mojabi, Mohammad-Hassan Hamedi and Behruz Darash to be attending.

The exhibit, which has been organized by close friends of Jazeh and private collectors, will be running until December 23 at the gallery located at 7 Hormoz Dead End, North Khazar St., in the Elahieh neighborhood.

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