Spiritual Pop: Art in 1960s Iran

This exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines the dynamic artistic landscape of 1960s Iran, a period marked by rapid modernization and cultural transformation. The show brings together works that blend spiritual traditions with contemporary pop aesthetics, reflecting the complex cultural moment when Iran was navigating between tradition and modernity. Featured artworks demonstrate how Iranian artists of the era engaged with both indigenous spiritual practices and international artistic movements, creating a distinctive visual language that remains influential today.