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Iranian art exhibition in London

Name: Iranian art exhibition in London
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: London

The Ab-Anbar Gallery in central London hosts a significant exhibition featuring more than 300 works by over 100 Iranian artists, most of whom currently reside in Iran. The collection highlights contemporary art produced under conditions of war, international sanctions, and social trauma, providing a rare platform for artists who are often excluded from the global art scene due to geopolitical isolation.

Date: Sep 26, 2026
Location: London
Status: Recently ended

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Highlights

Features over 300 works by more than 100 artists primarily living in Iran
All sales proceeds go directly to artists and Tehran-based gallerists
Showcases works created on unconventional materials like cardboard and book covers
Focuses on figurative and socially conscious contemporary Iranian art

Organized by gallery director Salman Matinfar and Tehran gallerist Orkideh Daroodi, the exhibition showcases figurative and socially conscious works that reflect the lived experiences of modern Iranians. Many of the featured pieces were hand-carried to London in luggage or shipped via complex routes due to severe travel disruptions and regional conflicts. The art on display often utilizes unconventional materials, such as used cardboard, book covers, and tea-stained paper, reflecting the limited resources available to the artists.

Featured works include photography by Shahrooz Mohammed capturing private moments of joy, melancholic landscapes by Karim Ghane, and symbolic depictions of the Damavand volcano by artists like Serminaz Barseghian and Mohamed Ghazali. The exhibition serves a humanitarian purpose as the gallery has waived its commission; all proceeds from sales, with prices ranging from £200 to £3,000, go directly to the participating artists and gallerists in Tehran.

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Location described by the source: Ab-Anbar Gallery; www.thenationalnews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: London

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