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Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian

Something Old Something New

1974

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In Tate Modern

In the Studio: Infinite Geometry

Free
Artist
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian 1924 – 2019
Medium
Mirror glass, painted glass and plaster on wood
Dimensions
Object: 1023 × 1275 × 75 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition
Purchased with assistance from the Middle East North Africa Acquisitions Committee and Tate Members 2013
Reference
T13993

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