TehranThe Book Launch of Ali Akbar Sadeghi's "The Complete Works"

Shirin Gallery Tehran requests the pleasure of your company at the book launch of Ali Akbar Sadeghi,The Complete Works along with the showcase of his recently restored version of his animations. The books focus on Sadeghi’s many diverse artistic activities, highlighting his expansive practice across many artistic fields. The launch will celebrate three books which cover the artist’s works from the 1960’s to date.

The Life Bookis a survey of Ali Akbar Sadeghi’s seminal works, which molded his artistic aesthetics over two decades. In this era, he experimented with various media and techniques such as graphic design, vitrail, and film.  By reviewing this phase, various aspects of the artistic and sociological history of Iran during 1950s to 1970s, are revealed.

The Love Bookis a survey of Ali Akbar Sadeghi’s paintings from the 1970s, beginning with the “Myth & Math” series,  which span over a period of 30 years.  The other series of works such as Coalition, Nails, Rebirth and Camouflage  give a more precise insight into the artist’s fascinating surreal world.

The Lost Bookis a collection Ali Akbar Sadeghi’s poetry, written between 2005 and 2006 when he suffered from severe depression and was unable to paint. His poetry shows a vague and naive altitude towards the world surrounding him.  Each piece is represented by a small drawing composed of elements mentioned in the related poem.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 15,  4-8 pm
Panel Discussion: April 15, 5:30

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