Imaginary Knots; Celebrating the cultural origins of Persian carpets

TICKET INFO: FREE tickets will be available ONE HOUR prior to the start of the show at the LACMA box office, starting at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7. First come, first served, based on availability. (600 seats)
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Three of Iran’s most creative and innovative artists present an evening celebrating their rich Persian heritage and the cultural roots they draw upon.

Green Volume by Mamak Khadem Ensemble
Singer Mamak Khadem seeks to explore the intersections of Eastern and Western musical traditions. By collaborating with traditional performers from Iran as well as world-aware instrumentalists from the West, Mamak hopes to inspire people from around the world, particularly the young, to contemplate, observe, and celebrate the value of Persian heritage.

Imaginary Knots a Collaborative production by Hamid Saeidi and Shida Pegahi
Producer - Composer Hamid Saeidi & Choreographer Shida Pegahi present the premiere of Imaginary Knots, a multimedia production exploring the cultural origins of Persian Carpets. Like an intricate silk carpet, this multimedia project weaves live music, dance and video art as it explores aspects of Persian culture.




Project Management: Bita Shafipour (SoCiArts Productions)
Short Film Director and DP: Afshin Javadi
Dancers: Shida Pegahi, Doriss Martel, Wiley Naman Strasser
Musicians: Greg Ellis (Percussion)- Hamid Saeidi (Santoor)
Video Performer: Sheila Vand
Video Editor: Alborz Kamalizad
Video Musicians: Reza Abaee(Geichak)- Mehran Khalili (Electric Guitar)
Lighting Designer: Sohail Najafi
Costume Designer: Karyn Wagner
Set Designer: Marika Stephens
Painting on Fabric: Farbod Sadjadi
Graphic Designer: Arash Kolahi

Imaginary Knots is a special event as part of A Tale of Two Persian Carpets: The Ardabil and Coronation Carpets
Dating to the first half of the 16th century, LACMA’s two spectacular Persian carpets, both the gift of J. Paul Getty, have only rarely been exhibited due in part to their size and their sensitivity to light. Now, for the first time, these large and sumptuous carpets will be shown together, affording visitors the opportunity to see two of the world’s most renowned Persian carpets and to learn something of their fascinating history before and after they left Iran.
November 14, 2009 – January 18, 2010
Special thanks to the following for their generous contributions to this event:
--Mr. Ephrahim; GUITY INTERNATIONAL
--Mr. Helmi; DAMOKA

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