Sahand Hesamiyan | "Kanoon": +2 [Deh-Vanak]
Past exhibition
Overview
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A solo presentation of works by Sahand Hesamiyan at +2 [Deh-Vanak].
Works
Sahand Hesamiyan, Neshaan, 2023
Press release
+2 announces “Kanoon,” a solo exhibition by Sahand Hesamiyan. The exhibition opens on Friday, January 24, 2025, and will be on view until February 14, 2025. Hesamiyan’s works have been shown several times at Dastan, marking this as his fifth solo presentation with the gallery. Past solo exhibitions include “Far Side” at Emrooz Gallery, Isfahan (2022) as part of Dastan: Outside Projects, a solo presentation at Contemporary Istanbul (2017), as well as “Tavizeh” at Dastan’s Basement (2015) and “Frame of Reference” at Sam Art (2015), both curated by Fereydoun Ave. Additionally, his works were recently featured in group presentations at Frieze London, Art Dubai, and Editions Dubai in 2024.
Sahand Hesamiyan’s “Kanoon” draws on the architectural, historical, and cultural significance of the minaret in Iran and the region, reinterpreting this iconic structure within a contemporary context. Rather than focusing solely on the formal aspects of the monument, Hesamiyan delves into its conceptual essence and symbolic dimensions. Beyond their functional and guiding role in directing caravans, minarets have historically acted as symbols of political power and regional identity. Moving beyond the architectural boundaries of the minaret, “Kanoon” seeks to establish a new connection between history, power, and identity within a contemporary context.
Sahand Hesamiyan (b. 1977, Tehran, Iran) is a Tehran-based sculptor. He holds a B.A. in Sculpture from the University of Tehran.
Hesamiyan’s practice explores contemporary sculptural directions inspired by Islamic and Iranian architectural heritage. Linking science and geometry to the abstract nature of spirituality, his work also aims to create an interactive relationship with the viewer. Reflection and repetition are central to his aesthetic language, yet his sculptures transcend formal qualities to evoke profound conceptual interpretations.
His works have been featured in numerous solo exhibitions and international group shows. His sculptures are installed in public spaces across various countries, including Japan, the UAE, Taiwan, and his hometown of Iran. His works are part of prestigious private and public collections, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Delfina Entrecanales Collection, The Samawi Collection, Mohammad Afkhami Collection, and Luciano Benetton Collection.(2015), both curated by Fereydoun Ave. Additionally, his works were recently featured in group presentations at Frieze London, Art Dubai, and Editions Dubai in 2024.
Sahand Hesamiyan’s “Kanoon” draws on the architectural, historical, and cultural significance of the minaret in Iran and the region, reinterpreting this iconic structure within a contemporary context. Rather than focusing solely on the formal aspects of the monument, Hesamiyan delves into its conceptual essence and symbolic dimensions. Beyond their functional and guiding role in directing caravans, minarets have historically acted as symbols of political power and regional identity. Moving beyond the architectural boundaries of the minaret, “Kanoon” seeks to establish a new connection between history, power, and identity within a contemporary context.
Sahand Hesamiyan (b. 1977, Tehran, Iran) is a Tehran-based sculptor. He holds a B.A. in Sculpture from the University of Tehran.
Hesamiyan’s practice explores contemporary sculptural directions inspired by Islamic and Iranian architectural heritage. Linking science and geometry to the abstract nature of spirituality, his work also aims to create an interactive relationship with the viewer. Reflection and repetition are central to his aesthetic language, yet his sculptures transcend formal qualities to evoke profound conceptual interpretations.
His works have been featured in numerous solo exhibitions and international group shows. His sculptures are installed in public spaces across various countries, including Japan, the UAE, Taiwan, and his hometown of Iran. His works are part of prestigious private and public collections, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Delfina Entrecanales Collection, The Samawi Collection, Mohammad Afkhami Collection, and Luciano Benetton Collection.
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