The artwork features a vibrant, expressive depiction of a figure with distinctive, flowing hair in shades of fiery orange and red against a muted, textured background. The subject appears to be covering their face, creating a sense of vulnerability and emotion. The bold, impasto-style brushstrokes and the striking color palette convey a raw, visceral energy, suggesting a powerful artistic style. The work may explore themes of identity, self-expression, or the human experience, reflecting the artist's unique perspective and creative vision. ...
Nasrin Maleksabet transforms traditional Iranian textile methods into contemporary visual poetry, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. Drawing from the rich legacy of Persian carpet weaving, she employs dense layers of thread and woven structures that create visually compelling and tactile surfaces. Her practice explores the relationship between the masculine and feminine through the metaphor of warp and weft, producing works that balance fragmentation and unity. Through meticulous craftsmanship, Maleksabet evokes a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that invites viewers to reflect on time, history, and the complexities of Iranian identity. By bridging ancient craft traditions with modern expression, her art offers a nuanced meditation on the passage of time and the dialogue between past and present. Her textured compositions reveal a deep engagement with materiality and cultural memory, making her practice both visually striking and conceptually rich. ...
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. ...
