20th Mar, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 85

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'New Sky', 2017

Sold for £875

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
Framed in a black frame, float mounted leaving all edges and corners of the sheet visible
This work has not been examined out of the frame.

Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'New Sky', 2017, hand-embellished screenprint in colours on wove paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 25 in pencil; sheet: 68.5 x 68.5cm (Framed)

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 20th Mar, 2024

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo

Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s minimalist and surreal depictions of landscapes and architectural spaces draw heavily from the artist's formative experiences of conflict and displacement during his childhood. A recurring theme in his work is playground equipment. The Iranian-born artist engages in a multifaceted practice that includes painting, printmaking, and sculpture, merging aspects of traditional Persian art with the desolate landscapes of Giorgio de Chirico and the intricate visual puzzles of M.C. Escher, resulting in compositions that are both haunting and distinctly modern. Ghadyanloo, who pursued studies in painting and animation, first garnered recognition for his expansive public murals in Tehran. His work has been showcased in major cities such as New York, Shanghai, Paris, London, and Oslo, with his public art installations reaching audiences worldwide. Through his unique perspective and creativity, Ghadyanloo transforms the fear associated with shelters and borders into a realm of imaginative possibility.