2025 Stephen Fleischman Lectureship with Amir H. Fallah
May 22, 2025
5:00 pm
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State Street
Madison, WI, 53703
Amir H. Fallah
2025 Stephen Fleischman Lectureship
Thursday, May 22 • 5 PM • Free Admission
Los Angeles-based artist Amir H. Fallah creates paintings, murals, sculptures, and installations that explore systems of representation embedded in the history of Western Art. In his ornate environments, Fallah often disrupts expectations of representation in portraiture with images of the main sitter being amended or replaced by a system of signs and symbols related to the sitter’s identity(ies). Often his figures’ faces are covered with ornamented veils. The deliberate and meticulous use of patterns and ornamentation is a pervasive characteristic of Fallah’s oeuvre, resulting in a collection of vibrant and richly detailed images.
Born in Tehran in 1979, Fallah and his family left shortly after the Islamic Revolution, eventually settling in northern Virginia, outside of Washington, DC. When autobiographical, his work addresses generational immigrant experiences of movement, trauma, and celebration.
Neither of this world nor the next, Fallah’s works reside in the liminal space of being Othered. They utilize personal history as an entry point to discuss race, representation, and the memories of cultures and countries left behind. Through this process, the artist’s works employ nuanced and emotive narratives that evoke an inquiry about identity, the immigrant experience, and the history of portraiture.
5 PM • Reception • Museum Lobby • Free Admission
Mingle with friends old and new before the lecture as you enjoy a beverage from the cash bar.
6 PM • Public Lecture • Lecture Hall • Free Admission
Listen as Amir H. Fallah shares insight and inspiration into his artistic practice.
Space is limited for this free lecture and advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Join us for A dinner reception.
Following the lecture you are invited to join the artist and MMoCA supporters for a private, ticketed dinner in the Rooftop Lounge. Enjoy a catered meal featuring locally sourced ingredients and a unique wine pairing. Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is required. Purchasing a dinner ticket also reserves space for the lecture.
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