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Lamei says nature has always been the main source of her artistic inspiration
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Iranian artist Maryam Lamei's A Gathering of Lovers is at Jossa by Alserkal, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, until April 9. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Maryam Lamei uses Gol-o-Morgh in her work, an ancient Iranian principal and decorative motif
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Lamei with her works in the Dubai space
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A Gathering of Lovers presents 12 acrylic-on-canvas paintings
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You and Me by Maryam Lamei
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Lamei says nature has always been the main source of her artistic inspiration
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Iranian artist Maryam Lamei's A Gathering of Lovers is at Jossa by Alserkal, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, until April 9. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Maryam Lamei uses Gol-o-Morgh in her work, an ancient Iranian principal and decorative motif
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Lamei with her works in the Dubai space
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A Gathering of Lovers presents 12 acrylic-on-canvas paintings
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You and Me by Maryam Lamei
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Lamei says nature has always been the main source of her artistic inspiration
Iranian artist Maryam Lamei’s first exhibition in the UAE explores nature and love
Using an ancient decorative motif from Iran, A Gathering of Love consists of stunningly detailed paintings
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Maan Jalal
06 April, 2023
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