Mehdi Vishkai’s work invites us to pause—not just before the image, but within ourselves. This painting is not merely a representation of a face; it is a mirror reflecting psychological, social, and perhaps even historical conditions. Subdued greens suggest a life stilled, while deep blues echo the weight of a lingering sorrow.
A painting created in 1994—born of Farideh Lashai’s artistic maturity. A contemporary work that offers both abstract and surreal interpretations. A blazing, burning tree—Tree of Fire by Farideh Lashai. But is this truly a tree, or a human figure standing tall, engulfed in flames of thought and turmoil? Or perhaps a person literally burning? Are we the ones burning? It is precisely this ambiguity and metaphorical depth that sets Farideh Lashai apart from her contemporaries—a painter and a…
Sirak Melkonian’s 1975 painting is far more than a visual abstraction—it is a mental architecture of time, memory, and land. A fusion of muted colors, weighty forms, and spatial density transforms this work into a point of contemplation. Simultaneously architectural, poetic, and philosophical, the piece embodies a reflective experience.
Dignity in a Frame of Color: The timeless portrait of Kamal-ol-Molk by Markar Gharabegian, painted a hundred years ago, shines within the "Raha Gallery Collection."
The color palette of “Composition”, a work by Hossein Zenderoudi held in the Raha Gallery Middle East Collection, evokes the essence of earth, soil, and natural elements. Combined with the use of organic forms, it conveys a deep sense of connection to nature and tradition. The contrast between the warm colors and bold black lines adds to the strength and visual impact of the piece.
Parvaneh Etemadi , a pioneering lady of Iranian painting, passed away about two weeks ago at the age of 77. She had a very minimal and unique approach to painting, and her works were highly praised and appreciated both artistically and within the art market. On this occasion, a fascinating and interesting painting by this artist from the Raha Gallery Collection is analyzed and reviewed.
This work is one of the most outstanding creations by the late Jafar Rouhbakhsh, preserved in the Middle East collection of Raha Gallery. It presents a warm, soothing, and simultaneously mysterious world of squares.
Darroudi's paintings were heavily affected by emotions, nature, light, and mystical waves, and this painting falls into that category.
Ehsai not only provided a unique Lily painting based on his specialization, handwriting, but also used dynamic and abstract artistic expression to embody life, movement, and spiritual transformation. His work celebrates handwriting in relation to nature while also evoking a sense of balance between stability and change, permanence and metamorphosis, based on the contrast between the vitality of flowers and immobility of pedicles. The Raha Gallery has his specific “Lily” in its collection.
Reza Derakshani's piece “They Hunt Turquoise, They Hunt Blue, They Hunt the Pink,” housed in the Raha Gallery collection, exemplifies the vibrancy of Iranian history and culture; a culture that continues to evolve and change in spite of its ups and downs. Derakshani has managed to achieve a contemporary portrayal of Iranian history in this work of art.
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