Sussan Babaie is Professor of the Arts of Iran and Islam at the Courtauld Institute. She is best known for her work on Persian and Islamic Art of the early modern period. She has written extensively on the art and architecture of the Safavid dynasty. Her talk will be held in St Columba's Church Hall, Pont Street, followed by a Persian dinner. This will be a ticketed event for members only. Members will receive booking information. Booking will close on 7th December.