Iranian art exhibition in London spotlights scenes from war-torn isolation
When you have to smuggle precious art out of a war zone in airline luggage, it helps that it is painted on an old aftershave carton. An exhibition in London designed to showcase the work of artists caught in the Iranian cauldron of war faced the shifting challenges of organising shipments out of Tehran over the summer. Most of the works were carried by hand to London by the Tehran gallerist…
An exhibition in London, organized by gallerist Orkideh Daroodi, spotlights the works of Iranian artists facing war and isolation. Over 300 pieces are displayed, showcasing the resilience of artists despite challenges like sanctions, increased state control and the recent conflict with Israel and the US. Artists like Karim Ghane and Serminaz Barseghian use the mountains and city life as inspirations.
The exhibition aims to highlight the vitality of Iran's art scene, with prices ranging from £200 to £3,000, with proceeds going directly to the artists and gallerists in Tehran.
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