Farrokh Mahdavi Iranian, b. 1970
Canvases of Farrokh Mahdavi can be distinguished through a unique pinkish hue. His technique aims to defamiliarize the well-known facial elements in a face. The fleshy-pink color of the artist's figures allows the rendering of "a more general depiction of human beings devoid of stereotypes of gender and race". The faces in Mahdavi’s work are reduced to features like the eyes or the lips, and the rest are covered by thick layers of pink paint, hinting at the emotional world of his characters. He tries to specify forms and conditions without directly depicting anything additional, as he believes it deviates from the main point.
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Pooya Aryanpour & Farrokh Mahdavi
Art021 Hong Kong 29 Aug - 1 Sep 2024 Art FairsA duo presentation of works by Pooya Aryanpour & Farrokh Mahdavi Booth: 3F-13 Date: August 29 - September 1, 2024 Preview: August 29 - 30, 2024 Location: Hong Kong, China...Read more -
Group Presentation
Art Dubai 2024 1 - 3 Mar 2024 Art FairsA Group Presesntation of works by Reza Aramesh (b. 1970), Pooya Aryanpour (b. 1971), Fereydoun Ave (b. 1945), Andisheh Avini (b. 1974), Maryam Ayeen (b. 1985), Nasser Bakhshi (b. 1982),...Read more -
Group Presentation | "Soft Edge of the Blade Vol. 2"
Zaal Art Gallery 28 Oct 2023 - 25 May 2024 ZaalA Group Peresentation of works by Iranian Contemporary Artists. Reza Abedini, Nasser Bakhshi, Homa Delvaray. Hoda Kashiha, Reza Aramesh, Kiarash Alimi, Mohsen Vaziri Moghaddam, Behjat Sadr, Kour Pour, Sina Ghadaksaz,...Read more -
Group Presentation | "Soft Edge of the Blade Vol. 2"
Art Toronto 2023 26 - 29 Oct 2023 Art FairsBooth: A10 Preview Date: 26 October, 2023 Date: 26-29 October, 2023 Location: Toronto Address: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, TorontoRead more -
Group Presentation
The Armory Show 2023 7 - 10 Sep 2023 Art FairsA Group Presentation of Works by Reza Aramesh, Andisheh Avini, Homa Delvaray, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Hoda Kashiha, Farrokh Mahdavi, Nicky Nodjoumi, Asal Peirovi, Sepand Danesh, Mamali Shafahi, and Reza Shafahi, as...Read more -
Group presentation
Art Dubai 2023 3 - 5 Mar 2023 Art FairsA group presentation of works by Reza Abedini, Hadi Alijani, Kiarash Alimi, Reza Aramesh, Fereydoun Ave, Andisheh Avini, Seroj Barseghian, Yousha Bashir, Ali Beheshti, Kimia Dehghan, Homa Delvaray, Mohammad Hossein...Read more -
Group presentation
Art Dubai 2022 11 - 13 Mar 2022 Art FairsDastan is pleased to announce its participation at Art Dubai 2022 with a presentation of works by Fereydoun Ave, Andisheh Avini, Nasser Bakhshi, Yousha Bashir, Sepand Danesh, Maryam Eivazi, Mohammad...Read more -
Frieze Viewing Room 2022
Los Angeles Edition 15 - 20 Feb 2022 Art FairsDastan is pleased to announce its participation at Frieze Online Viewing Rooms, 15 - 20 February 2022, with works by Kiarash Alimi, Yousha Bashir, Bita Fayyazi, Hoda Kashiha, Farrokh Mahdavi...Read more -
Group Presentation | "Soft Edge of the Blade"
Frieze No.9 Cork Street, London 10 Feb - 1 Mar 2022 InternationalDastan presents the first in a new series of exhibitions, called 'Soft Edge of the Blade', at Frieze's No.9 Cork Street in February 2022. Title: 'Soft Edge of the Blade'...Read more -
Group presentation
ART021 2021 11 - 14 Nov 2021 Art FairsDastan is pleased to announce its third participation at ART021 with a presentation of works by Farrokh Mahdavi, Ghasemi Brothers, Hoda Kashiha, Kiarash Alimi, Sam Samiee and Sina Ghadaksaz. Booth:...Read more -
FIAC 2021 | Farrokh Mahdavi & Hoda Kashiha
Dastan's Basement 21 - 24 Oct 2021 Art FairsDastan presents a duo presentation of works by Hoda Kashiha and Farrokh Mahdavi at its booth (F18) at the Paris-based FIAC (Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain) October 21-24, 2021.Read more -
Frieze Viewing Room 2021
Dastan's Basement 5 - 14 May 2021 Art FairsDastan is pleased to present a selection of works by Ardeshir Mohassess, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Sahand Hesamiyan, Farrokh Mahdavi, Hoda Kashiha, Iman Raad, Andisheh Avini and Homa Delvaray.Read more -
Dastan's Basement
Art Dubai 2021 29 Mar - 3 Apr 2021 Art FairsDastan’s Basement is pleased to announce its participation at this year’s Art Dubai with a presentation of works by Yousha Bashir , Farrokh Mahdavi , Iman Raad , Mamali Shafahi...Read more -
SOUTH SOUTH VEZA | Live Vernissage Selling Event
South South Veza 1 - 23 Feb 2021Dastan is pleased to announce its participation at The Live Vernissage Selling Event of SOUTH SOUTH VEZA, presenting works by Farrokh Mahdavi (Lot 27) and Yousha Bashir (Lot 28). The...Read more -
"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 -
''Le Gymnasium Sacre''
Art Dubai 2019 20 - 23 Mar 2019 Art FairsA Presentation by Dastan at Booth C2, Art Dubai 2019Read more -
"Oil of Pardis"
Balice Hertling 19 Jul - 1 Sep 2018 Dastan:Outside -
Teer Art Fair 2018
Teer Art Fair 2018 24 - 30 Jun 2018 Art FairsDastan's Presentation at the first edition of TeerArtRead more -
"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:Outside -
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 at Dastan's BasementRead more
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Art021 Hong Kong: RADII Chats with Fair Director About a New Chapter in the City’s Art Scene
RADII September 16, 2024Dastan Gallery's participation in Art021 Hong Kong was highlighted in an insightful piece by RADII, written by Sebastien Raybaud. The article delves into the significance...Read more -
Art021 Launches in Hong Kong with a Promising New Art Fair
Artsy September 16, 2024Dastan Gallery was part of the inaugural Art021 Hong Kong, which launched in August 2024. An article on Artsy, by Hok Hang Cheung, describes the...Read more -
What not to miss at Art021 Hong Kong
Tatler Asia September 16, 2024Tatler Asia recently spotlighted Dastan Gallery at the debut of Art021 in Hong Kong. The gallery is showcasing Iranian artist Pooya Aryanpour’s striking mirror-based sculpture...Read more -
Farrokh Mahdavi at National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial 2023
National Gallery of Victoria November 29, 2023We are pleased to share that Farrokh Mahdavi will be a part of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial. The exhibition will open on...Read more -
Farrokh Mahdavi's Canvasses to be featured at NGV Triennial 2023
The National Gallery of Victoria April 10, 2023We are pleased to share that the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has announced details about the upcoming NGV Triennial 2023, which promises to be...Read more -
From 20th-century Paintings to NFTs: Art Dubai 2022
Art Asia Pacific March 16, 2022The new Art Dubai Digital section caught the attention of many periodicals, including ArtAsiaPacific magazine, which opened its report on Art Dubai 2022 with the...Read more -
Top 12 booths to see at Art Dubai as it returns home to Madinat Jumeirah for 2022
The National News March 11, 2022The National News also selects its prefered booths at Art Dubai 2022. Alexandra Chaves has this to say on Dastan’s Basement / +2 Gallery /...Read more -
The 8 Best Booths at Art Dubai
Art News March 9, 2022Emily Watlington writes for ARTnews on Dastan Gallery space at Art Dubai Art 2022, which the writer find the fair's biggest edition to-date, with over...Read more -
Farrokh Mahdavi on the cover of Le Journal des Arts
Le Journal des Arts November 3, 2021The main page of the special section of Le Journal des Arts on FIAC is adorned with an image of the painting of Farrokh Mahdavi....Read more -
The funny faces of Farrokh Mahdavi at the Dastan Gallery
The Art Newspaper October 22, 2021The Art Newspaper writes on the funny faces of Farrokh Mahdavi at the Grand Palais Éphémère both on occasion of FIAC and Asia Now shows....Read more -
FIAC 2021 Shines in the Shadow of the Eiffel Tower
Galerie Magazine October 21, 2021Paul Laster of Galerie Magazine reports on the 2021 FIAC at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris. The 47th edition of the famed art fair...Read more -
Asal Peirovi, Farrokh Mahdavi, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Hoda Zarbaf | "Seemingly Playful"
Yavuz Gallery August 1, 2021Seemingly Playful showcases works of Asal Peirovi, Farrokh Mahdavi, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, and Hoda Zarbaf. Yavuz Gallery, Sydney, Australia, August 2021. Title: Seemingly Playful Location: Yavuz...Read more -
Art Dubai: the first real-life fair since the start of the pandemic announces formats of the future
Judith Benhamou Reports April 4, 2021Judith Benhamou-Huet Reports has recently published an article on this years Art Dubai, reviewing some of the exhibitor's booths and interviewing with some of the...Read more -
Art Dubai 2021: These are some of the most eye-catching works at this year's fair
The National March 31, 2021The Arts & Culture section of UAE's The National has recently published an article on 'some of the most eye-catching works' at this year's Art...Read more -
Is Art Dubai the Future of Art Fairs?
Hypebeast March 29, 2021Hypebeast has recently published an article on this year's Art Dubai Art Fair. Click here to read it in full.Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
"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