Out of the Mist: A Panorama of Contemporary Iranian Art, presented by Homa Taraji, president of Paradi in collaboration with the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, opens at the Don O'Melveny Gallery June 1 through June 30.

The opening reception will be held on June 1 from 6 to 9 pm.

Other receptions will be held on Saturdays throughout June.

The approximately 70 paintings in Out of the Mist represent a sampling of the rich cultural life of Iran whose artistic heritage reaches back centuries. The works on view, created by 21 artists including 6 women artists, were painted between 1979 and 2002. These vibrant, splendid images represent the social, political, and economical changes experienced by people during these critical years of Iranian history. For details on Out of the Mist, please view the Paradi site. The Don O'Melveny Gallery is located at 9009 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Roof top parking entry on Almont street.

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