Farrokh Mahdavi
Overview
Farrokh Mahdavi (b. 1970, Tehran, Iran) is amongst the cutting edge painters of his generation in Iran, with his work being shown in over thirty exhibitions in Iran and abroad. Farrokh's works are easily distinguished with their unique pink hue and recognizable technique. As he once said about his portraits, Farrokh aims to reach “a more material meaning” by “omitting the impurities”, defamiliarization of known facial elements, and crossing over “cliché definitions”. Farrokh Mahdavi's work has been presented at the Iranian Pavilion in Venice Biennale.
Video
I Am out of You, 2015
Works
Exhibitions
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"Encircle the Apple or Shadowlessness"
Dastan:Outside | V-Gallery 27 Sep - 18 Oct 2019 Dastan:OutsideA group exhibion of works by Ashkan Abdoli, Ali Beheshti, Raana Farnoud, Mirmohammad Fattahi, Amirkasra Golrang, Vahid Hakim, Farrokh Mahdavi, Ardeshir Mohassess, Mehrdad Pournazarali, Kolsum Salehi and Nima Zaare Nahandi. This is the 3rd project of the Search Event, curated by Aidin Xankeshipour.Read more -
"Oil of Pardis"
Balice Hertling 19 Jul - 1 Sep 2018 Dastan:OutsideRead more -
Teer Art Fair 2018
Teer Art Fair 2018 24 - 30 Jun 2018 Art FairsDastan's Presentation at the first edition of TeerArtRead more
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"The Universal Pink"
Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2017 6 - 10 Dec 2017 Art FairsA curated booth titled “The Universal Pink” consisting of works by Sam Samiee, Farrokh Mahdavi and Sadra Bani-AsadiRead more -
Farrokh Mahdavi | "The Shaving" Portfolio
Electric Room 12/50 13 - 18 Oct 2017 Electric RoomLaunch and Presentation of Farrokh Mahdavi’s portfolio, “The Shaving”, a collaboration between the artist and Rezvan ProjectsRead more -
"Update 5.0"
Dastan+2 and V-Gallery 30 Jun - 14 Jul 2017 +2, Dastan:OutsideRead more
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Inspired by "References, Clues and Favorite Things" | Curated by Fereydoun Ave
Art Dubai 2017 12 - 18 Mar 2017 Art FairsA presentation inspired by Fereydoun Ave's project "References, Clues, and Favorite Things"Read more -
Farrokh Mahdavi | "The Big Shave"
Dastan's Basement 25 Nov - 4 Dec 2016 The BasementSolo Painting Exhibition of Works By Farrokh Mahdavi by Dastan's BasementRead more
News
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Whitewall: The Art Issue
Spring 2020 April 13, 2020In its spring issue of 2020, Whitewall magazine interviewd three of Dastan: Farrokh Mahdavi whose 'paintings can be readily recognized by a particular shade of...Read more -
Introducing Iranian Artists in an American Magazine \ Read Whitewall Magazine Online
Honaronline April 10, 2020Honaronline has recently published a news article on the Whitewall's magazine spring issue and it's interviews by Hormoz Hematian, Farrokh Mahdavi and Maryam 'Mimi' Amini...Read more -
Introducing Iranian Artists in an American Magazine
Tajasomi Online April 10, 2020Tajasomi Online has recently published a news article on the Whitewall's magazine spring issue and it's interviews by Hormoz Hematian, Farrokh Mahdavi and Maryam 'Mimi'...Read more
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The Timeless and Placeless Dead
Sharghdaily October 23, 2019Shargh Newspaper has recently published a review on 'Encircle the Apple or Shadowlessness', a group exhibition at V-Gallery curated by Aidin Xankeshipour [in Farsi]. Click...Read more -
An Anchor for Our Unfocused Thoughts
Etemad Newspaper October 16, 2019Etemad Newspaper has recently published a review on 'Encircle the Apple or Shadowlessness', a group exhibition at V-Gallery curated by Aidin Xankeshipour [in Farsi]. Click...Read more -
How Sanctions Are Affecting Iran’s Art Market and Cultural Workers
Observer July 21, 2019Observer has recently published an article reviewing how Iran's cultural scene and art market is afected by the sanctions. Click here to read it in...Read more
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Prince.sse.s of the cities: the Tokyo Palace at the fast pace of Dhaka, Manila, Tehran, Lagos and Mexico City
Toute La Culture June 21, 2019Toute La Culture has recently published a review of City Prince/sses at Palais de Tokyo, including Hoda Kashiha and Farrokh Mahdavi's paintings (in French). Click...Read more -
Magazine PALAIS #29
Palais de Tokyo June 20, 2019Palais de Tokyo has recently published issue #29 of its magazine, devoting this issue to the exhibition City Prince/sses presented from 21 June to 8...Read more -
City Prince/sses DHAKA, LAGOS, MANILA, MEXICO CITY and TEHRAN
Palais de Tokyo June 9, 2019City Prince/esses will open at Palais de Tokyo on June 21, 2019 and includes works by Farrokh Mahdavi and Hoda Kashiha. The press release published...Read more
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The 8 Booths To Look Out For At Art Dubai 2019
harpersbazaararabia March 22, 2019Harper's Bazaar Arabia has recently published a review of some of Art Dubai 2019 booths including Dastan's Basement. Click here to read it in full.Read more -
''Amid a Gloomy Economic Forecast and Simmering Political Tensions, Art Dubai Tries to Find Stability''
artnetnews March 22, 2019artnet has recently published a review on Art Dubai 2019 in which Dastan's Basement has a booth. Click here to read it in full. From...Read more -
Art Dubai 2019: A Closer Look at the Projects and Artists on Show
selectionsarts March 21, 2019Selections has recently published an article on Art Dubai 2019 reviewing the projects and artists, including Dastan's Basement booth. Click here to read it in...Read more
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"HORMOZ HEMATIAN & ASHKAN ZAHRAEI, Electric Room, art under high tension"
Anahita's Eye December 11, 2018Anahita's Eye has recently published an interview with Hormoz Hematian and Ashkan Zahraei discussing the 50-project long program of Electric Room (in EN, FR, DE)....Read more -
"The Oil of Pardis"
ArtForum November 24, 2018ArtForum has recently published an article by Lillian Davis about 'The Oil of Pardis' exhibition, which was organized by Hormoz Hematian and Dastan's Basement at...Read more -
"Experimental Art Can Stand Independently"
Honaronline October 14, 2018Honaronline have recently published an interview with Ashkan Zahraei discussing The Electric Room project (in Farsi). Click here to read it in full.Read more
