This vibrant collection of abstract artworks showcases the dynamic compositions and bold color palettes characteristic of the modern art movement. The pieces feature a variety of geometric shapes, overlapping forms, and playful textures that create a sense of movement and energy. While the subject matter is largely non-representational, the artworks subtly allude to organic elements and natural motifs through their abstract renderings. The artists employ a range of techniques, including collage, painting, and mixed media, to craft these visually striking and visually engaging contemporary artworks. Collectively, the works reflect the innovative spirit and experimental nature of the modern art tradition. ...
Pioneering a dialogue between Eastern aesthetics and Western modernism, Mohsen Vaziri Moghaddam’s work delves deeply into abstraction through continuous experimentation with materials and forms. His innovative sand paintings utilize textured surfaces that evoke both natural phenomena and metaphysical ideas, pushing beyond traditional painting techniques. Incorporating mixed media and kinetic elements, his practice explores the dynamic interplay of form, space, and perception. Emphasizing texture, light, and movement, Vaziri Moghaddam creates immersive visual experiences that challenge conventional artistic boundaries. Blending abstraction with cultural symbolism, his art reflects on themes of existence, nature, and spirituality. Through layered compositions and inventive methods, his work evokes fluidity and transformation, bridging cultural divides and expanding the language of contemporary art. This approach offers a profound and ongoing contribution to modern art, encouraging fresh perspectives on the relationship between tradition and innovation. ...
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. ...
