Action 237: Study of the Head as Cultural Artefacts

Reza Aramesh

Action 237: Study of the Head as Cultural Artefacts, 202440.1 x 27.8 x 37.2cm16500 USD

Details

MaterialGallery

painted and waxed black bronzeDastan

Description

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The artwork depicts a monochromatic, sculptural figure made of dark, glossy material. The overall composition is visually striking, with the subject's distorted facial features and the swirling, wrapping effect creating a captivating, almost unsettling impression. The artist's use of a limited color palette and the smooth, plastic-like texture of the material contribute to the work's contemporary, minimalist aesthetic. This powerful, enigmatic sculpture likely explores themes of identity, concealment, and the human condition within the artist's distinct visual style. ...

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Artist

Reza Aramesh

Iranian

Working in photography, sculpture, video, and performance, Reza Aramesh’s understanding of the history of art, film, and literature is ever-present in his artwork. As a commentary on war reportage, for example, Aramesh chooses images of violence appearing in newspapers, online articles, and social media, taking them out of their original context to explore the narratives of representation and iconography of subjected body apropos race, class, and sexuality. His work, as such, is a critical engagement with Western art history. ...

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Reza ArameshAction 237: Study of the Head as Cultural Artefacts, 202416500 USD

Gallery

Dastan

Tehrān, Toronto

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. ...