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'''Mohammad Mottahedan''' |
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is a collector and consultant in contemporary International Art, as well as a figure in the contemporary Iranian art scene, as a panelist and judge for art competitions, such as Magic of Persia.<ref name="Magic of Persia">{{cite web|title=Magic of Persia|url=http://www.mopcap.com/2011/users_judges/view/224|access-date=2012-11-15|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129025733/http://www.mopcap.com/2011/users_judges/view/224|archive-date=2013-01-29|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is currently based in London. |
is a collector and consultant in contemporary International Art, as well as a figure in the contemporary Iranian art scene, as a panelist and judge for art competitions, such as Magic of Persia.<ref name="Magic of Persia">{{cite web|title=Magic of Persia|url=http://www.mopcap.com/2011/users_judges/view/224|access-date=2012-11-15|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129025733/http://www.mopcap.com/2011/users_judges/view/224|archive-date=2013-01-29|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is currently based in London. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| ⚫ | Born in Iran, Mottahedan studied French in Paris before moving to the United States in the early 1980s to pursue Fine Arts. Around 1985, he began building close relationships with contemporary artists and started collecting. From there, he assembled an extensive collection of historically significant works, including pieces by notable artists of the time, including those of [[Jeff Koons]], [[Peter Halley]], [[Carroll Dunham]], [[Christopher Wool]], [[Cindy Sherman]], [[Barbara Kruger]], [[Albert Oehlen]], [[Dana Schutz]], Aaron curry, and Pietro Roccasalva. The collection, Once Upon a Time in America.<ref name="Mottahedan collection">{{cite web|title=Once Upon a Time in America|url=https://www.google.com/imgres?q=mottahedan&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=8f4apB6alAJgwM:&imgrefurl=http://www.gallery-locator.com/en/collection/1144/The%2BMohammad%2BMottahedan%2Bcollection&docid=PUu67prNdYZp7M&imgurl=http://www.gallery-locator.com/logos_collections/4/4/1/1/1144/logo_1144.jpg&w=400&h=430&ei=BuSkUOrfGMXwmAXizYG4BA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=386&sig=118147879737939834726&page=1&tbnh=137&tbnw=128&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0,i:96&tx=69&ty=108}}</ref> |
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Born in Iran, he studied French in Paris before moving in the early 1980s to the United States to study Fine Art. |
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==Mottahedan Projects== |
==Mottahedan Projects== |
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Mottahedan Projects (MP) is not defined by a physical location but rather by a deep passion for contemporary art, which began in the 1980s with the collection of modern works, eventually documented in the book Once Upon a Time in America. Since then, MP has |
Mottahedan Projects (MP) is not defined by a physical location but rather by a deep passion for contemporary art, which began in the 1980s with the collection of modern works, eventually documented in the book Once Upon a Time in America. Since then, MP has broadened its vision by showcasing both emerging and established artists like [[Peter Halley]], [[Aaron Gilbert]], [[Matthew Monahan]], [[Andrzej Zieliński (artist)|Andrzej Zieliński]], [[ Skyler Brickley]], and [[Pietro Roccasalva]] in project spaces across Dubai, Tehran, and London. MP's dedication extends beyond personal collecting, MP has been involved as an art advisor with a diverse range of artists, including established names like [[Cindy Sherman]], [[George Condo]], and [[Dana Schutz]], as well as rising talents such as [[Salman Toor]], [[Shara Hughes]], and [[Lynette Yiadom-Boakye]]. MP also guides collectors in acquiring works by institutionally supported artists like [[Rashid Johnson]], [[Emily Mae Smith]], and [[Nicolas Party]], alongside culturally resonant figures like [[Bridget Riley]], [[Toyin Ojih Odutola]], [[Fred Eversley]], and [[Jadé Fadojutimi]]. |
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MP's dedication extends beyond personal collecting, providing guidance on building collections while fostering innovative approaches to contemporary art and culture. This vision aims to reshape how society perceives and interacts with the art of our time. <ref name="The National">{{cite web|title=The National|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/theres-no-holding-back-mottahedan-projects}}</ref> It was also dedicated to lead in developing, nurturing and creating platforms for emerging artists. |
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Latest revision as of 09:52, 22 November 2024
Mohammad Matt Mottahedan is a collector and consultant in contemporary International Art, as well as a figure in the contemporary Iranian art scene, as a panelist and judge for art competitions, such as Magic of Persia.[1] He is currently based in London.
Biography
[edit]Born in Iran, Mottahedan studied French in Paris before moving to the United States in the early 1980s to pursue Fine Arts. Around 1985, he began building close relationships with contemporary artists and started collecting. From there, he assembled an extensive collection of historically significant works, including pieces by notable artists of the time, including those of Jeff Koons, Peter Halley, Carroll Dunham, Christopher Wool, Cindy Sherman, Barbara Kruger, Albert Oehlen, Dana Schutz, Aaron curry, and Pietro Roccasalva. The collection, Once Upon a Time in America.[2]
Mottahedan Projects
[edit]Mottahedan Projects (MP) is not defined by a physical location but rather by a deep passion for contemporary art, which began in the 1980s with the collection of modern works, eventually documented in the book Once Upon a Time in America. Since then, MP has broadened its vision by showcasing both emerging and established artists like Peter Halley, Aaron Gilbert, Matthew Monahan, Andrzej Zieliński, Skyler Brickley, and Pietro Roccasalva in project spaces across Dubai, Tehran, and London. MP's dedication extends beyond personal collecting, MP has been involved as an art advisor with a diverse range of artists, including established names like Cindy Sherman, George Condo, and Dana Schutz, as well as rising talents such as Salman Toor, Shara Hughes, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. MP also guides collectors in acquiring works by institutionally supported artists like Rashid Johnson, Emily Mae Smith, and Nicolas Party, alongside culturally resonant figures like Bridget Riley, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Fred Eversley, and Jadé Fadojutimi.
References
[edit]- ^ "Magic of Persia". Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2012-11-15.
- ^ "Once Upon a Time in America".
