ArtDayMe: Salman Moghadasi’s work “Foj I” fetched $11,000 at the 24th Tehran Auction.

The mixed-media painting Foj I, created in 2019 and measuring 235×190 cm, marked Salman Moghadasi’s first appearance at the Tehran Auction. 

Estimated by the organizers at $4,000–6,000, the work was hammered at $11,000 on October 2, notably achieving one of the highest numbers of bids and offers in this edition.

Born in 1977, Moghadasi has drawn growing attention across the Middle East in recent years through his exclusive Moghadasi Gallery showroom on Henri Al Khayyat Avenue in Dubai — a 450-square-meter space dedicated to his works.

More than two decades ago, Salman Moghadasi completed advanced studies in calligraphy and visual communication. Over the past decade, he has developed a distinctive style rooted in Eastern motifs, blending script and form through an innovative visual language.

In 2002, he participated in the first International Congress of Calligraphers of the Islamic World, earning top honors in the category of contemporary approaches — a turning point that marked his first major recognition. His success continued with a series of exhibitions and performances in Russia, China, and the UAE, accompanied by strong sales.

A defining moment in his artistic journey came with his 2021 solo exhibition Sacred Verses at the main gallery of Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran, which received wide critical acclaim.

In 2023, the neo-modern painter established his permanent showroom on Henri Al Khayyat Avenue in Dubai, now a vibrant hub for leading art collectors and enthusiasts across the Middle East. Other works by Moghadasi are held in notable private collections and museum galleries in Dubai and Tehran.