10th Dec, 2025 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 84

Lot 84 - Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Spaces Of Hope', 2017

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Spaces Of Hope', 2017

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£300 - £500

Buyer's premium: 25.00%

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Condition Report

In good condition
No visible knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
There are some light markings around the white border of the sheet and to the upper edge of the central image
Deckled edges in good condition
This work has been framed in a white frame and has been float mounted, leaving all corners and edges of the sheet visible
This work has not been examined outside of the frame.

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Lot Details
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Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Spaces Of Hope', 2017, etching on wove paper, signed, titled, and numbered from an edition of 50 in pencil; sheet: 45.5 x 45.5cm (framed)

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo

Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s minimalist and surreal depictions of landscapes and architectural spaces draw heavily from the artist's formative experiences of conflict and displacement during his childhood. A recurring theme in his work is playground equipment. The Iranian-born artist engages in a multifaceted practice that includes painting, printmaking, and sculpture, merging aspects of traditional Persian art with the desolate landscapes of Giorgio de Chirico and the intricate visual puzzles of M.C. Escher, resulting in compositions that are both haunting and distinctly modern. Ghadyanloo, who pursued studies in painting and animation, first garnered recognition for his expansive public murals in Tehran. His work has been showcased in major cities such as New York, Shanghai, Paris, London, and Oslo, with his public art installations reaching audiences worldwide. Through his unique perspective and creativity, Ghadyanloo transforms the fear associated with shelters and borders into a realm of imaginative possibility.