The Salehi siblings fled to Europe from Afghanistan in the late 70s, at the start of the Soviet-Afghan war. Dr Salehi says the initial plan was to use the ground floor of the restaurant as a dining area and to open a gallery upstairs. But at the start of May, the owners sold the building, and the Afghan Gallery will be closing in a matter of weeks.
Author: Ruth Brook
Published at: 2025-05-24 21:07:06
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