London Gallery – Janet Rady Fine Art @ La Ruche
Nov. 19 – Dec. 12 2010
Janet Rady Fine Art in association with Arte Sara are pleased to present the works of nine hugely talented, young Iranian artists. All previously nominated for the UN Habitat Prize in 2009, these artists are reunited in a tightly curated show which serves to illustrate the depth of artistic skill in Iran today.
In contrast with many exhibitions in the West, which aim to attract attention by focusing on the political tensions of present day Iran, this exhibition focuses on the very human face of Iran. But this is not just another clichéd exhibition about Iran.
Through a variety of figural representations, the artists use their paints to boldly express universal sensibilities of being. Executed in richly mixed hues, these compelling images play on the subconscious with a dreamlike elusiveness and ambiguity. Throughout the exhibition, the viewer is confronted by selflessly gaunt figures staring out of the canvas, whilst others, haunted by the undefined anxiety of memory, scream silently, unaware of our gaze.
Farokh Mahdavi (1970) Untitled, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 47 1/4 x 39 3/8 in. (120 x 100 cm) - £ 6,500
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Nastaran Afshar (1986) Untitled, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 86 5/8 x 39 3/8 in. (220 x 100 cm) - £17,500
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Marjan Jabinpisheh (1985) Human - Occupancy - Livelihood, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 59 x 39 3/8 in. (150 x 100 cm) - £4,500
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Neda Moin Afshari (1981) Worriment, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in. (120 x 120 cm) - £4,500
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Elham Parsian (1980) Untitled, 2008 Acrylic on canvas 47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in. (120 x 120 cm) - £5,500
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Farnaz Shoar (1981) Untitled, 2008 Acrylic on canvas 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in. (100 x 100 cm) - £3,500
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Mohammad Hassan Morshedzadeh (1974) Blow of Memories, 2008 Acrylic on canvas 55 1/8 x 98 3/8 in. (140 x 250 cm) - £19,000
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Mohammad Alizadeh Bakhshayesh (1984) Family, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in. (100 x 100 cm) - £2,800
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Javid Ramezani (1965) Maternal Family after World War II, 2008 Silverprint (liquid) on canvas with embroidery 32 1/4 x 39 3/8 in. (82 x 100 cm) - £6,800
Now in its third successful year, Janet Rady Fine Art has recently opened a gallery space in the East End of London, featuring an exciting and varied programme of exhibitions by a wide range of cutting edge Contemporary Arab and Iranian artists as well as International artists whose work references the Middle East.
London Gallery@ La Ruche
20 Buckle Street
Whitechapel
London, E1 8EH
+ 44 7957 284 370
Janet Rady Fine Art
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