Mahmoud Bakhshi in conversation with Vali Mahlouji

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Current resident artist Mahmoud Bakhshi draws inspiration for his works from the political and social issues that surround him. He discusses his practice to date and his recent exhibition at the Saatchi gallery with Vali Mahlouji. Vali Mahlouji is a London-based curator, writer and designer. Recent publications include Memories, Dreams and Obsessions: Sketching a Portrait of Y.Z. Kami (National Museum of Contemporary Arts, Athens), The Endurance of a Living Art (London Middle East Institute), Fantasies of the Imagination and Symbols of Transformation (Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris) and as a co-contributor on Arts & Education at The Guardian. This artist talk is part of a series of events which focuses on emerging artistic networks and strategies in the youthful Iranian capital. The Knowledge - Stop 2: Tehran. A series of events between 5 and 19 October 2010, at The Delfina Foundation. A journey through visual culture, one city at a time. After Damascus, our second stop will be Tehran. With contributions from Mahmoud Bakhshi, Amirali Ghasemi, Malu Halasa, Vali Mahlouji, James Neil and Solmaz Shahbazi. All events at The Delfina Foundation, rsvp required. Please email rsvp@delfinafoundation.com For more information, please see website.