A Masterpiece by Sadegh Tabrizi in the Raha Gallery Middle East Collection

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 by Elham Fallahi 82 Sculptures in a Mythical Suspended Installation at Raha Gallery Collection

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.

Farhad Moshiri and a Crystalline Smirk at Modern Consumerism In 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.

The Grandeur of Sorrow in Color: A Look at Mehdi Vishkai’s Painting in the Raha Gallery Collection

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.

Farideh Lashai’s Tree of Fire in the Raha Gallery Collection: Are We the Ones Burning?

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…

Mohammad Ehsai and the Eternal Alphabet at Raha Gallery Collection

To mark Eid al-Adha,The Middle East Raha Gallery Collection has released a media presentation of one of Master Seyed Mohammad Ehsai’s visually stunning "Allah" artworks—an image-based invocation of the Divine. This work, above all else, represents a form of visual monotheism: a unity of form, color, and meaning expressed through minimal means. Elongated, flowing, and energetic curves on a dark background draw the viewer inward, like the internal rhythm of a prayer, evoking a sense of…

Sirak Melkonian and a 50-Year-Old Abstraction in Raha Gallery Collection

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.

A Century-Old Painting of Kamal-ol-Molk by Markar Gharabegian in Raha Gallery Collection

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."

Reza Mafi with a Half-Century-Old Work in Raha Gallery’s Collection

A unique work by Reza Mafi — a complex minimalist piece woven with Eastern-Iranian finesse — created nearly half a century ago, reflects the genius of an artist whose life lasted only 39 years.

Gholamhossein Nami and the Sun of Hope at Raha Gallery Collection

This painting can be seen as a visual meditation—a spiritual journey from the complexity of the mind toward clarity and peace.