DIDAR Exhibition Closing at 836M

Celebrate the closing of Didar - internationally recognized contemporary calligrapher and master painter Alibaba Awrang’s (b. 1972 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan) first West Coast exhibition and residency. Didar expresses his deep appreciation for the opportunities he has enjoyed since his resettlement in the United States after his displacement in 2021 due to the Taliban’s rise to power.

Alibaba Awrang will unveil his newest piece, created during the residency. During the closing, Singer Marjan Vahdat and composer Sahba Aminikia will present a 30-minute program featuring a selection of Persian songs. Don't miss out!

As part of 836M's 2025 programmatic theme, "Dialogue," which centers around multidisciplinary programming rooted in the dialogue of two or more mediums, artistic disciplines, practices, themes, subjects, or experiences, Awrang's works highlight the conversation between a traditional art form and contemporary context, between different geographic areas and cultures, and the artist's inner dialogue translated into outward expression.

Alibaba Awrang, Didar, 2024. Gold, silver leaf, acrylic and Japanese ink on canvas.

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