Khosrow Hassanzadeh Honors Iranian Singers in 'Khonyagar'
Tehran-based artist Khosrow Hassanzadeh's exhibition 'Khonyagar' at 1×1 Art Gallery features silk screen works paying homage to iconic Iranian and Arabic singers. These musicians were once celebrated in Iran but were pushed out of memory after the Revolution. Hassanzadeh borrows from the tradition of placing sacred icons on tile, using the material to elevate these figures and ensure their remembrance. The exhibition is on view until 28 February.
Key facts
- Artist Khosrow Hassanzadeh is Tehran-based.
- Exhibition titled 'Khonyagar' at 1×1 Art Gallery.
- Works are silk screen on tile.
- Subject matter: iconic Iranian and Arabic singers.
- These singers were celebrated pre-Revolution in Iran.
- Revolution caused them to be forgotten.
- Hassanzadeh uses tile, a material for sacred icons.
- Exhibition runs until 28 February.
Entities
Artists
- Khosrow Hassanzadeh
Institutions
- 1×1 Art Gallery
Locations
- Tehran
- Iran