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  • Nasser Ovissi is perhaps the only Iranian artist to have held a joint exhibition with Salvador Dalí. In this luminous painting, blue reigns supreme — the very soul of the work; a color that in Iranian culture symbolizes tranquility, spirituality, and the sky. Against this vast blue expanse, flashes of red in the cheeks, the horse’s ear ornaments, and the woman’s ribbons pulse like a warm heartbeat, guiding the viewer’s gaze toward the focal points.

  • This painting is among the most dramatic and yet hopeful works of Wahed Khakdan—an exquisitely melancholic and subtly humorous piece held in the Raha Middle East Gallery Collection. Khakdan, with his distinctive mastery, avoids depicting superficial joy; instead, he evokes a forgotten but resilient kind of happiness—one that lingers quietly within ordinary objects, faded memories, and muted colors. Embedded within the painting are layers of Iranian culture—carpets, traditional letters, the…

  • An authentic example of Saqqakhaneh painting: rich with religious, popular, and mystical symbols; a fusion of calligraphy and miniature painting; a blend of tradition, myth, and modern form. A visual poem. The horsemen—adorned with swords, flowing robes, and headdresses—appear as mythical figures, perhaps drawn from the Shahnameh or romantic epic tales. This series is known in the Iranian art community as “The Romantic Horsemen,” created around the 1970s and 80s.

  • Bundahishn, an installation sculpture by Elham Fallahi, is a work about the philosophy of creation and mythical gods who are the protectors and guardians of nature. Suspended between earth and sky, the work occupies an impressive six by six by four meters in the private showroom of the Raha Gallery Collection.

  • On July 17, 2024, Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri passed away at the age of 61. A groundbreaking figure in Middle Eastern contemporary art, Moshiri made history by setting two million-dollar records at international auctions. His unique engagement with pop art rendered his practice iconic in the region, to the extent that in 2017, the Andy Warhol Museum in the United States dedicated a solo exhibition to his work.

  • 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.

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