Shirazeh Houshiary and Sir Gabriele Finaldi to Discuss Zurbarán at National Gallery
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Shirazeh Houshiary will be in conversation with Sir Gabriele Finaldi at The National Gallery, London, as part of the Friday Lates series. The discussion will focus on Houshiary's practice in relation to 17th-century Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbarán, whose still-life painting 'A Cup of Water and a Rose' (1630) inspired her digital animation 'A Cup and a Rose' (2019). In 2008, Houshiary was commissioned to design the East Window at St Martin-in-the-Fields, citing Zurbarán's 'The Veil of St Veronica' as a source. The event will also feature choral performances by St Martin's Voices.
The Signal
The talk underscores Houshiary's engagement with Old Master traditions, a recurring theme in her work. It also provides context for the National Gallery's 'Zurbarán' exhibition, highlighting the enduring influence of 17th-century Spanish still life on contemporary practice. For collectors, the discussion signals continued institutional interest in artists who bridge historical and contemporary idioms.
- Artists: Shirazeh Houshiary, Francisco de Zurbarán
- People: Sir Gabriele Finaldi
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: The National Gallery
- Locations: London
The Morning Signal · Daily
Get stories like this in your inbox
The art world in one daily email — auctions, openings, and acquisitions from 90+ primary sources, distilled into a five-minute read. Independent — no marketplace, no gallery ads.
No spam · free every morning · unsubscribe anytime
The Jobs Digest · Weekly
New art-world jobs, every Monday
The Jobs Digest rounds up the week’s new museum, gallery, and auction-house openings — with salary when disclosed. One email a week, unsubscribe anytime.
