the beautiful animation by avish khebrehzadeh the white horses . she uses this ancient animal that we see from the earliest times represented in iranian art, the horse. here we see them galloping, you hear the clopping of their feet. and then, the gong signing off and they race towards freedom. the land we know as iran has faced major challenges and change over the centuries. but the epic iran exhibition shows there is a cultural history stretching back 5,000 years, contributing to a national identity that connects iranians through the millennia.
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Starting 29 May, the "Epic Iran" show at London's Victoria & Albert Museum delves into 5,000 years of art, design and culture of the country. By Louisa Schaefer
Iran s cultural wonders on display in London
Starting May 29, the Epic Iran show at London s Victoria & Albert Museum delves into 5,000 years of art, design and culture of the country.
Shedding light
The show at the V&A aims to shine light on one of the greatest historic civilizations, its journey into the 21st century and its monumental cultural achievements, the V&A said, adding that many of Iran s cultural accomplishments have remained in the shadows. Here, a museum staff member views a color projection of Tribute to Ahuramazda (359-338 BC), ahead of the Epic Iran exhibition. Cyrus Cylinder, 539-538 BC
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