This richly detailed contemporary artwork features a kaleidoscopic collage of vibrant colors and organic shapes. The central frame showcases a figurative illustration against a lush, intricate background of overlapping foliage and patterns. The artist employs a distinctive technique, blending detailed, textural elements with bold, expressive brushwork to create a captivating and immersive visual experience. The historical context and the artist's intention behind this piece suggest a exploration of themes related to cultural identity, the natural world, and the interplay between the figurative and the abstract. ...
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. ...
