Two contrasting works boldly set the stage for the Middle East Institute Art Gallery’s “Maximal Miniatures,” a showcase of contemporary Iranian artists inspired by Persian miniature painting.

The Afghan refugee, who was born in Pakistan and is now based in Australia, presents works that include Persian ... in the ...

while Isfahan reinterprets Persian carpets and miniature paintings with a contemporary twist. Delhi celebrates Mughal inlays intertwined with flora and fauna motifs. This season’s 60-piece ...