Past Event Lunchtime exhibition tours – The War Rugs of Afghanistan

I weave what I have seen: The War Rugs of Afghanistan is a testimony to the creativity and resilience of Afghan weavers who have faced the devastating effects of war for more than forty years.

From the very start of the conflict, Afghan weavers began developing a striking new form of war art involving a complex imagery of armaments, maps, monuments, texts and portraits which soon began to find an international audience.

Emerging out of a research project undertaken at the Australian National University by Tim Bonyhady and Nigel Lendon, this exhibition investigates the history, iconography, production and distribution of these extraordinary rugs.

The exhibition and its national tour are organised by the ANU Drill Hall Gallery in conjunction with Tim Bonyhady.

This is a COVID-safe event, please bring a mask.

Wednesday 11 August 12pm – Tour to be given by Nigel Lendon

Thursday 12 August 12pm – Tour to be given by Tim Bonyhady

Saturday 14 August 2pm – Tour to be given by Tim Bonyhady – cancelled due to Canberra COVID lockdown

Bookings essential

Image: Rob Little

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