Iranian artworks go on display at Cosmoscow
In a significant move to enter the Russian market, Iranian artists showcased their works at the 12th Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair in Moscow.
The three-day event, which ran until October 27, featured a special section dedicated to Iranian art, titled “Persian Section”, which highlighted the best of contemporary Iranian art, IRNA reported.
The fair, which has been held annually in Russia since 2014, saw the participation of four Iranian galleries, marking the first time Iranian galleries have taken part in the event. The galleries, including Artibition Gallery and Club Gallery, showcased a total of 59 paintings and 9 art pieces in five booths.
According to the organizers, the event aims to create a platform to showcase contemporary art, support emerging artists and galleries, and nurture a new generation of talents. This year’s edition of the fair featured over 150 contemporary art pieces from 91 galleries from around the world.
The Iranian section of the fair was well-received, with visitors showing great interest in the unique blend of traditional and modern styles of Iranian art. The artworks on display included pieces by notable Iranian artists such as Maryam Abedi, Kamran Youssefzadeh, and Reza Derakhshani.
Masoud Ahmadvand, the cultural attaché of the Iranian Embassy in Russia, highlighted the diversity of styles and the combination of traditional and modern elements in the artworks on display.
He noted that Iranian artists have gained national and international recognition by drawing on their rich cultural heritage and contemporary trends.
The fair was organized in collaboration with the Iranian Cultural Center in Moscow and a Russian company, which aims to promote cultural dialogue between Russia and Iran.
The Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair has become a significant platform for Iranian artists to showcase their talents and enter the Russian market. The success of this event is expected to pave the way for future collaborations between Iranian and Russian artists, galleries, and cultural institutions.
Prior to this event, Iranian artists had showcased their works at the Sergei Andriyaka Watercolor and Fine Arts Academy in Moscow as part of the ‘Patterns of Friendship’, which was organized by the Iranian Cultural Center.
The exhibition will also travel to St. Petersburg, Sochi, and Iranian cities such as Shiraz, Tehran, and Isfahan.