The Prophet, 1964. Bronze on wood base. By Parviz Tanavoli, an Iranian/Canadian artist, born 1937.
The Mosque, 1964. Oil on canvas. By Ibrahim El-Salahi, a Sudanese artist, born 1930. In 1964, he received a Rockefeller grant to travel to New York.
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Ah, love the crocuses (croqui?).
Beautiful artworks. By the dates they were completed over 50 years ago when obviously these artists were welcome in the west. Art breaks down barriers and let's hope it continues to do so. Lovely shade of blue in those flowers.
Yes, good for MoMA! On the subject of artists and borders, it reminded me how many 20th century artists came to the US as immigrants and refugees.
Lovely post, Sandy. I've been there only once, a long time ago. I especially appreciate what the pieces "have in common".
Kudos to the MOMA! And thanks for showing. Crocus still a couple of weeks away here in maritime Canada.
They're even more beautiful after a long winter, don't you think?
I always enjoy the fruits of your NYC trip. I haven't been to MOMA for a few years – guess it's time to go back!