ADVOCARTSY: Mohammad Barrangi - The Conference of the Birds | Synopsis by Omid Arabian

ADVOCARTSY presents this video synopsis of The Conference of the Birds, the epic Iranian mystical poem by Attar of Nishapur. The synopsis was created and narrated by Omid Arabian at ADVOCARTSY's Los Angeles gallery, in conjunction with Mohammad Barrangi’s exhibition The Conference of the Birds - his first solo show in the US.

Omid Arabian is the founder of YOUniversal Center, a non-profit organization where he conducts courses in the work of Rumi, Hafez, Attar, and other great sages. He has published three volumes of English translations of Rumi’s poems, and is also the author of two children’s books inspired by Rumi - The Heart’s Garden and the forthcoming The Donkey’s Gone.

YOUniversal Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the universe within, guided by the great Persian philosopher-poets Rumi, Hafez, and Ferdowsi, as well as like-minded western philosophers such as Socrates, Nietzsche, & Jung. Our mission is to make the wisdom of these sages accessible to more of our fellow human beings via classes, workshops, screenings and special events.

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About Mohammad Barrangi

Mohammad Barrangi is an illustrator and printmaker. Originally from Iran, he currently lives and works in London. Barrangi regularly exhibits in the UK and internationally, and his work has been featured in multiple publications, festivals, and prizes. These include Muestra del IV Premi International, Tragaluz; Pressing Matters; Shape Open 2018: Collective Influence; Illustrate 2018, Portugal; Art TSUM, Kiev; Ratata Festival, Macerata; The 6th International Tokyo Mini-Print Triennial; Bologna Illustrators Exhibition 2018; Story Museum, Oxford; and Hafez Gallery in Saudi Arabia 2019. As of June 2019, two of Barrangi’s works have been acquired by the British Museum for their permanent collection.

About The Conference Of The Birds

The Conference of the Birds is an allegorical epic poem where a flock of birds are led by the wisest amongst them on an arduous journey through seven valleys, to seek Simorgh - the legendary figure they hope will serve as their sovereign.

The story is a universal one, a tale that any individual can find themself in, but one that especially resonates with artist Mohammad Barrangi. Having left his homeland of Iran nearly 3 years ago, Barrangi feels a deep connection to the concept of migration, “something that birds and sometimes humans must do in order to survive.” Through his work, Barrangi reimagines traditional Persian folklore, imbuing each work with a modern energy that expands beyond mythology, echoing across various cultures and generations.

About ADVOCARTSY

ADVOCARTSY is an Iranian contemporary art platform based in Los Angeles

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