Takin Aghdashloo Discusses Why Galleries Prefer London in Exclusive Artchart Interview
Takin Aghdashloo, the curator of the exhibition "Nine Works from Iranian Modern Art,” elaborated on the details of this exhibition and curatorship matters in a conversation with Artchart. The exhibition took place from the 9th to the 13th of Khordad (May 29th to June 2nd) at the temporary space of Bavan Gallery in Cromwell Place, London. Featuring works by nine artists including Aydin Aghdashloo, Masoud Arabshahi, Mohammad Ehsaei, Monir Farmanfarmaian, Sirak Melkonian, Ali Akbar Sadeghi, Parviz Tanavoli, Manoucher Yektai, and Hossein Zenderoudi, the exhibition was part of the event "Harmony of Home: Art Practices that Bind Us Together," which was held in London for the third time. Takin Aghdashloo expressed their efforts to showcase a variety of artworks ranging from abstract to figurative, including contemporary calligraphy and Saqqakhaneh school, portraying London as an art hub where galleries are eager to host such exhibitions. Additionally, during our interview, we discussed with him the differences in curatorial practices between Iran and abroad. According to Aghdashloo, while there are active Iranian curators, political and social challenges overshadow the art scene. Read our conversation with Takin Aghdashloo below.
18 June 2024
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Takin Aghdashloo Discusses Why Galleries Prefer London in Exclusive Artchart Interview 18 June 2024
Takin Aghdashloo, the curator of the exhibition "Nine Works from Iranian Modern Art,” elaborated on the details of this exhibition and curatorship matters in a conversation with Artchart. The exhibition took place from the 9th to the 13th of Khordad (May 29th to June 2nd) at the temporary space of Bavan Gallery in Cromwell Place, London. Featuring works by nine artists including Ayd...
Iranian Art in London; In a Commercial and Non-commercial Relationship 10 June 2024
The expansion of the Middle Eastern art market beyond the region, particularly to a city like London, has been influenced by numerous factors. One of the earliest and most significant reasons is the entry of well-known British auction houses, such as Christie's and Bonhams, into the Middle East in 2004 and 2005, respectively. While the attention of international auction houses to th...