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Amir H. Fallah
Amir H. Fallah (born Tehran, Iran, 1979) is an Iranian-born American painter, publisher, sculptor, and installation artist. He was a founder of Beautiful/Decay magazine. He is based in Los Angeles, California. Art His paintings have a flat graphic quality to them and often feature borders, reminiscent of Persian miniature painting and comic books. There are many patterns used, and bright colors. Fallah's work deals with complex issues of identity and diaspora. Work and Themes In his work, Amir H. Fallah explores systems of representation embedded in the history of Western art. He considers themes around identity, immigration, displacement, and cultural hybridity, all articulated through a complex network of symbols and imagery. Throughout his work, the artist addresses the liminal space of otherness, a reflection of his family’s journey and his own life experience as an entry point to discuss race, representation, erasure, and the memories of forgotten cultures and countries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maryland Institute College Of Art
The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private art and design college in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded in 1826 as the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts, making it one of the oldest art colleges in the United States. MICA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), a consortium of 36 leading US art schools, as well as the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The college hosts pre-college, post-baccalaureate, continuing studies, Master of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs, as well as young peoples' studio art classes. History Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts The Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts was established by prominent citizens of Baltimore, such as Fielding Lucas Jr. (founder of Lucas Brothers - office supply company), John H. B. Latrobe (lawyer, artist, author, civic leader), Hezekiah Niles (founder of n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
