<p>&#8220;Stories of the Messengers: Works by Haydar Hatemi&#8221;</p>
<p>The <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Headley-Whitney</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in <st1:place><st1:City>Lexington</st1:City>, <st1:State>KY</st1:State></st1:place> is pleased to present the traveling exhibition &#8220;Stories of the Messenger&#8221;<em> </em>by Haydar Hatemi.&nbsp;This timely, thoughtful and provocative exhibition by Hatemi had its origins the day after the tragedy of <st1:date month="9" day="11" year="2001">9/11/01</st1:date>.&nbsp;In response to an internal question on how one furthers and creates dialogue, understanding and tolerance, this renowned world artist spent two years studying similarities and common messages in four sacred texts, The Avesta, The Torah, The Qur&#8217;an and The Bible.&nbsp;His work celebrates our shared beliefs founded within the varied world religions.&nbsp;His presentation of the messages from these sacred texts, in intricate and spectacular detail, are united to provide incredible imagery which delights the eye, and underlines the commonality of these important foundations of our respective cultures.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In addition to being a fantastic visual exhibition, &#8220;Stories of the Messengers&#8221; provides a wonderful departure point for dialogue, contemplation and healing among cultural groups.&nbsp;We invite you to consider hosting this evocative and handsomely presented exhibition at your institution.&nbsp;Reservations are available for eight, ten and twelve week time frames.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Haydar Hatemi, a world renowned artist was born in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Iran</st1:place></st1:country-region>; he currently resides in <st1:place><st1:City>Lexington</st1:City>, <st1:State>KY</st1:State></st1:place> and <st1:country-region><st1:place>Turkey</st1:place></st1:country-region>.&nbsp;His unique style and artistic vision is evident in both &#8220;Stories<strong><em> </em></strong>of the Messengers&#8221; exhibition, and the companion exhibition &#8220;Botanical Series.&#8221;</p>
<p>To view a copy of the works: <a href="http://www.headley-whitney.org/ve/exhibit2/vexmain2.htm">http://www.headley-whitney.org/ve/exhibit2/vexmain2.htm</a></p>
<p>Rental Booking fees:&nbsp;Stories of the Messengers and Botanical Series</p>
<p>25% off if booked by <st1:date month="12" day="30" year="2008">Dec. 30, 2008</st1:date></p>
<p>8 week:&nbsp;$5,000 plus shipping, 10 week:&nbsp;$8,500 plus shipping,12 week:&nbsp;$10,000 plus shipping</p>
<p>Content:&nbsp;47 paintings (27 Messenger Series, 20 Botanicals)</p>
<p>Organized by:&nbsp;<st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Headley-Whitney</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></p>
<p>Security:&nbsp;Limited-Low to Moderate</p>
<p>Run. Ft.:&nbsp;100 ft. minimum (Stories) 75 ft. (Botanicals) 175 ft. combined</p>
<p>Shipping:&nbsp;Common Carrier/Craters and Freighters Option</p>
<p>Partial Bookings also available plus shipping from the previous venue.</p>
<p>Insurance Coverage included in the booking fee.</p>
<p>For further information, please contact:&nbsp;Amy Gundrum, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, (859)-255-6653 or <a href="/scripts/wa-home.exe?LOGON=A3%3D0812B%26L%3DMUSEUM-L%26E%3Dquoted-printable%26P%3D93970%26B%3D--------------Boundary-00%253D_PD1ECJ55SDWIQRY6COUX%26T%3Dtext%252Fhtml%3B%2520charset%3DUTF-8%26pending%3D%26A3%3D0812B%26L%3DMUSEUM-L%26E%3Dquoted-printable%26P%3D93970%26B%3D--------------Boundary-00%253D_PD1ECJ55SDWIQRY6COUX%26T%3Dtext%252Fhtml%3B%2520charset%3DUTF-8%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a></p>
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<p>Amy Gundrum<br />
Curator of Collections and Exhibitions<br />
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