Reuters publishes report on V&A museum’s ‘Epic Iran’

The Reuters has published report on London's Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum’s program titled ‘Epic Iran’.

‘Epic Iran’ comprises, in all its magnificence, some 1,000 items, including ceramics, metalwork, textiles and manuscripts that together tell the long and wondrous story of Iran and its culture from 3000 BC until the 18th century.

The exhibition was opened in May and will continue running until September 12 at the V&A.

John Curtis, co-curator of ‘Epic Iran’, said he believes there is a great hunger actually in the west for people to know more about Iran.

“It's only quite recently that people are recognising that Iran has got this wonderful, rich artistic tradition, wonderful cultural heritage stretching back many, many, many years,” he added.

‘Epic Iran’ features more than 300 items from ancient, Islamic and contemporary Iran, including manuscripts, ceramics, carpets, textiles as well as photos, the museum said.

The exhibition is made up of 10 sections, including ‘The Persian Empire’, spanning the Achaemenid period, ‘Change of Faith’, which focuses on the role of Islam in Iranian culture and ‘Literary Excellence’ looking at Persian poetry.

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