This Iranian carpet artwork displays a vibrant, intricate floral pattern that dominates the composition. The bold colors of orange, yellow, and blue create a striking visual impact, while the detailed, curving motifs and central medallion showcase the skillful craftsmanship. The piece likely employs traditional Persian rug-making techniques, reflecting the rich artistic heritage of the region. This ornate, meticulously designed carpet serves as a stunning example of the sophistication and artistry found in contemporary Middle Eastern textile art. ...
Kour Pour fuses cultural heritage and contemporary identity, creating vibrant, layered narratives that draw from diverse artistic traditions. Rooted in his British-Iranian background and immigrant experience, his multidisciplinary practice spans painting, printmaking, and sculpture, engaging deeply with motifs from Islamic patterning, Japanese woodblock prints, and Korean Minhwa folk art. His intricate compositions foster a dialogue between global visual cultures, challenging fixed ideas of origin while celebrating cultural hybridity. By reinterpreting traditional forms—especially the rich history of Persian carpets—Pour produces hybrid artworks that emphasize the fluidity and interconnectedness of cultural aesthetics. Through thoughtful layering and unexpected juxtapositions, his practice encourages viewers to reconsider boundaries between East and West, past and present, tradition and innovation. Pour’s art serves as both a personal exploration and a wider meditation on migration, identity, and the shared human experience. ...
Dastan features an extensive and multi-dimensional program focusing on the full spectrum of Iranian contemporary and modern art. Dastan's program includes Dastan's Basement, +2, ParallelCircuit, Zaal Art Gallery, and Dastan:Outside. In addition to hosting exhibitions, Dastan publishes artist books and monographs on Iranian art, features film screenings, performance projects, and other events. Dastan's original space, Dastan’s Basement, was established in 2012 in Tehran, Iran. The Basement is dedicated to exhibiting emerging and cutting-edge Iranian art. +2 is a gallery launched by Dastan in 2015. This space showcases established Iranian artists and masters. Parallel Circuit aims to open the way for artists standing at the interstices of based and experimental art. Zaal Art Gallery is an international gallery in Ontario, Canada. The gallery provides an engaging and immersive space for both enthusiasts and professionals. Since opening its primary space in 2012, Dastan has continuously hosted pop-up curated exhibitions around the city of Tehran under the title Dastan:Outside. ...
