Cosmos, Memory, Scale: The 2025 SOAS Artist-in-Residence Fellowship of the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies

17 Jul-21 Sep 2025

Overview

The 2025 SOAS Artist-in-Residence Fellowship of the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies presents a new major solo exhibition of Karl Singporewala’s sculptural interpretations of Zoroastrian symbolism. 

The exhibition features large-scale installations and new and past artworks from his catalogue which explore his heritage through art and architectural form. It will also showcase historic objects on loan from cultural institutions and private collectors.

About the exhibition

The inaugural Artist-in-Residence Fellowship Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies presents an exhibition by Karl Singporewala, a British-born Parsi architect and artist celebrated for his innovative approach to architectural and sculptural practices. 

This exhibition delves into the rich visual language of Zoroastrian symbolism, motifs and iconography, offering fresh interpretations on heritage, memory and material culture through monumental installations and new research-based artworks developed during Singporewala’s fellowship at SOAS.