FAIZA BUTT: PEHLWAN
Grosvenor Vadehra is pleased to announce an exhibition by the Pakistani artist Faiza Butt.
The word Pehlwan (Farsi for wrestler), is a term used to describe a man of impressive physical worth and attributes. 'Pehlwans' have had significant standing Islamic traditions - from the spiritually charged Iranian 'zur-khanas' to the shrine dwelling Indo-Pak monks - they command the respect of the classically divine hero.
