National identity on display at ‘Green, White, and Red’
The Art Bureau Gallery in Tehran is hosting ‘Green, White, and Red,’ an exhibition presenting new works by leading Iranian painters Kazem Chalipa, Hossein Khosrowjerdi, and Mostafa Goudarzi, each interpreting a symbolic color reflecting facets of Iran’s cultural and historical identity.
The exhibition, curated by Amir Abdolhosseini, showcases Chalipa’s green-themed exploration of Islamic mysticism, features cypress trees and hoopoe birds as emblems of spiritual ascent.
Khosrowjerdi’s minimalist white work evokes Mount Damavand and the sun, symbols of renewal and resilience. Goudarzi’s red piece pays tribute to martyrs and draws inspiration from contemporary Iranian poetry.
"This small piece is a tribute to all those who sacrificed their lives for Iran," Goudarzi said.
Veteran actor Dariush Arjmand, present at the gallery, praised Goudarzi’s painting as “a lesson in contemplation,” observing that it transcends technique to embody thought and philosophy.
He highlighted the birds in the artwork, noting their lifelike presence amid abstract forms.
‘Green, White, and Red’ will run until October 5, open from Saturday to Wednesday.