Ali Ansari's Tehran Show Blends Persian Poetry and Body Parts

Born in 1996, Ali Ansari, an artist based in Tehran, showcases his latest creations at Delgosha Gallery, where he offers a modern interpretation of classical Iranian art. His artistic endeavors encompass painting, bookmaking, installation, and concrete poetry. By merging elements of Persian classical literature, Iranian visual traditions, and applied geometry, Ansari crafts a dialogue between pop culture, global influences, and traditional artistry. He critiques the commercialization of human connections by contrasting human body parts—such as legs, lungs, heart, and head—with lifeless objects. His works, inspired by traditional Iranian book layouts, feature symbolic arrangements of plants, stone frames, water pipes, body parts, and poetry, inviting contemplation on cultural expression and emotional landscapes.