"We go into these galleries and we dream of the past."
Artist Kamrooz Aram reflects on the ancient arts of Iran in this episode of The Artist Project—an online series in which artists respond to works of art in The Met collection.
About the Artist
Kamrooz Aram, born in 1978 in Iran, is an American artist who works in a variety of mediums, including painting, collage, drawing, and installation.

Kamrooz Aram (American, born Iran, 1978)
Ancient Through Modern: A Collection of Uncertain Objects, 2014
Mixed media installation; approximately 96 × 171 × 22 in. (243.84 × 434.34 × 55.88 cm). Commissioned by the Abraaj Group Art Prize. Courtesy of the artist © Kamrooz Aram. Photo: Jason Mandella