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Rebirth

Name: Rebirth
Start: 2026-09-22
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Kuala Lumpur

Iranian-born artist Maede Hoseini, professionally known as Maia, presents her solo exhibition "Rebirth" at Ruang Teduh Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. Running from September 22 to October 3, 2026, the show explores themes of cultural movement and personal renewal by merging traditional Persian art forms with modern abstract techniques.

Date: Sep 22 - Oct 3, 2026
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Combination of traditional Tezhib and contemporary typography
Exploration of Persian visual language through the lens of mathematics and programming
Works reflecting the artist's 15-year experience living in Malaysia

The exhibition features a diverse body of work that integrates Tezhib (Persian illumination), miniature painting, and calligraphy with contemporary typography. Maia, who has been based in Malaysia for 15 years, draws upon her academic background in mathematics and programming to create compositions that balance rigid structure with intuitive expression. A central element of the display is the use of gold, which serves as both a physical material and a metaphor for light and attention.

Specific works within the collection treat Persian letters as visual gestures, where the rhythm of the stroke is often prioritized over literal legibility. Miniature-inspired pieces depict symbolic landscapes filled with flowers and birds, positioned between traditional observation and modern imagination. The exhibition’s subtitle, "When Light, Poetry and Letters Awaken My Soul," underscores the primary influences behind the artist’s process of reinterpreting her cultural heritage within a new environment.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Ruang Teduh Gallery; www.malaymail.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Kuala Lumpur

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