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Friday, 11 May 2007, 16:17 GMT 17:17 UK

In pictures: Iranian art in the US

Artist Rashin Kheiriyeh with two of the pictures being exhibited

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Rashin Kheiriyeh is one of 30 Iranian artists whose works are on show at the Meridian International Center in Washington.

Trees and Fishes, 2007 - Rashin Kheiriyeh

Trees and Fishes, 2007 - Rashin Kheiriyeh

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The Wishes and Dreams exhibition has been staged as part of efforts to improve cultural ties between the US and Iran at a time of political tension.

Dream of a Woman, 2004 - Afshin Pirhashemi

Dream of a Woman, 2004 - Afshin Pirhashemi

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All the artists being exhibited are aged between 22 and 40. Their work reflects Iran's vibrant contemporary art scene.

Butterfly, 2005 - by Elham Eslamian Arangeh

Butterfly, 2005 - by Elham Eslamian Arangeh

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Many of the artists' works are about dreams of their own past and their cultural heritage, the organisers say.

Rhythm 1 and Rhythm 2 - by Golnaz Fathi

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The works can be seen as expressing a strong desire to preserve the past as well as a concern for the future.

Rumi in my Chalice, 2007 - by Shahriar Ahmadi

Rumi in my Chalice, 2007 - by Shahriar Ahmadi

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The exhibition will run in Washington until late July and will also tour other cities in the US.

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