How an Iranian-American artist reimagines the ancient arts of the past

The Artist Project: Kamrooz Aram · 3:07 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, Kamrooz Aram explores his connection to Iran's ancient artistic traditions through a contemporary lens.

Born in Iran in 1978, American artist Kamrooz Aram uses diverse mediums—including installation, drawing, collage, and painting—to respond to works within The Met's collection. His work reflects on the way we encounter and dream of the past when entering art galleries.

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