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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Soleymani is an art collector and owns art galleries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates<ref>[https://mondoir.art Mondoir Art Gallery, Downtown Dubai]</ref> and [[Liverpool, United Kingdom]].<ref>[https://adelia.com Adelia Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK]</ref> His galleries feature a diverse range of traditional and digital art. |
Soleymani is an art collector and owns art galleries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates<ref>[https://mondoir.art Mondoir Art Gallery, Downtown Dubai]</ref> and [[Liverpool, United Kingdom]].<ref>[https://adelia.com Adelia Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK]</ref> His galleries feature a diverse range of traditional and digital art. |
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Soleymani believes that art serves as a medium for human connection, a theme he explores in his book ''The Art of Connectivity''.<ref name="book" /> |
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Amir "Mondoir" Soleymani is the founder of Directory.art,<ref>[https://directory.art Directory.art]</ref> a platform designed to facilitate connections within the art industry. Launched by Mondoir, the platform reached over 1,000 users within its first week.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mondoir launches Directory.art, the ultimate destination for art communities | website=Zawya | date=2023-09-12 | url=https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/mondoir-launches-directoryart-the-ultimate-destination-for-art-communities-vl560pkx | access-date=2023-09-27}}</ref> Directory.art has announced an exhibition at the Mondoir Gallery in downtown Dubai, featuring works from artists on the platform. The exhibition is equipped with state-of-the-art display technology, including two 224-inch screens dubbed "The Grid."<ref>{{cite web | title=Introducing Mondoir x Directory.art | website=Mondoir Art Gallery | date=2023-09-09 | url=https://mondoir.art/blogs/current-exhibitions/introducing-mondoir-x-directory-art | access-date=2023-09-27}}</ref> |
Amir "Mondoir" Soleymani is the founder of Directory.art,<ref>[https://directory.art Directory.art]</ref> a platform designed to facilitate connections within the art industry. Launched by Mondoir, the platform reached over 1,000 users within its first week.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mondoir launches Directory.art, the ultimate destination for art communities | website=Zawya | date=2023-09-12 | url=https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/mondoir-launches-directoryart-the-ultimate-destination-for-art-communities-vl560pkx | access-date=2023-09-27}}</ref> Directory.art has announced an exhibition at the Mondoir Gallery in downtown Dubai, featuring works from artists on the platform. The exhibition is equipped with state-of-the-art display technology, including two 224-inch screens dubbed "The Grid."<ref>{{cite web | title=Introducing Mondoir x Directory.art | website=Mondoir Art Gallery | date=2023-09-09 | url=https://mondoir.art/blogs/current-exhibitions/introducing-mondoir-x-directory-art | access-date=2023-09-27}}</ref> |
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== Legal disputes == |
== Legal disputes == |
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In 2021, Amir Soleymani became involved in a legal dispute with [[Nifty Gateway]], a prominent NFT trading platform, over an auction for a [[Beeple]] artwork titled "Abundance." Soleymani had bid on the artwork but was ultimately outbid. The auction was a ranked auction, a format Soleymani claims he had not encountered before. He was expected to pay $650,000 for a lower-valued edition of the work, which led to a series of legal disputes. Soleymani filed a suit in the [[High Court of Justice|U.K. High Court]], questioning the fairness and enforceability of Nifty Gateway's terms. The case has also seen a countersuit filed in New York, adding an international layer to the dispute.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/nifty-gateway-legal-battle-beeple-1234605528/ | title=NFT Platform Nifty Gateway, Collector Caught in Legal Battle over Beeple Auction | date=4 October 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.artnet.com/market/beeple-nifty-gateway-collector-dispute-2016787 | title=An Irate Collector is Suing the NFT Platform Nifty Gateway over the Terms of a Very Weird Beeple Auction | date=4 October 2021 |
In 2021, Amir Soleymani became involved in a legal dispute with [[Nifty Gateway]], a prominent NFT trading platform, over an auction for a [[Beeple]] artwork titled "Abundance." Soleymani had bid on the artwork but was ultimately outbid. The auction was a ranked auction, a format Soleymani claims he had not encountered before. He was expected to pay $650,000 for a lower-valued edition of the work, which led to a series of legal disputes. Soleymani filed a suit in the [[High Court of Justice|U.K. High Court]], questioning the fairness and enforceability of Nifty Gateway's terms. The case has also seen a countersuit filed in New York, adding an international layer to the dispute.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/nifty-gateway-legal-battle-beeple-1234605528/ | title=NFT Platform Nifty Gateway, Collector Caught in Legal Battle over Beeple Auction | date=4 October 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.artnet.com/market/beeple-nifty-gateway-collector-dispute-2016787 | title=An Irate Collector is Suing the NFT Platform Nifty Gateway over the Terms of a Very Weird Beeple Auction | date=4 October 2021 }}</ref> |
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== Books == |
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In 2023, Amir published his book ''The Art of Connectivity'', which is a guide about digital art and its artists.<ref name="book">{{cite book | last=Soleymani | first=A. | title=The Art of Connectivity: Unveiling the Magic of NFTs | publisher=Amir Soleymani | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ee7QEAAAQBAJ | access-date=2023-09-27 | page=}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 18:02, 4 February 2024
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Amir Soleymani | |
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| Born | Iran |
| Other names | Mondoir |
| Citizenship | British |
| Occupation | Art collector |
| Known for | Mondoir Art Gallery Adelia Art Gallery |
| Notable work | The Art of Connectivity |
Amir Soleymani (also known as "Mondoir") is a British art collector and art gallery owner.[1]
Early life
Amir Soleymani was born and raised in Iran. As a child, Soleymani was an amateur stamp collector.[2]
Career
Soleymani is an art collector and owns art galleries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates[3] and Liverpool, United Kingdom.[4] His galleries feature a diverse range of traditional and digital art.
Amir "Mondoir" Soleymani is the founder of Directory.art,[5] a platform designed to facilitate connections within the art industry. Launched by Mondoir, the platform reached over 1,000 users within its first week.[6] Directory.art has announced an exhibition at the Mondoir Gallery in downtown Dubai, featuring works from artists on the platform. The exhibition is equipped with state-of-the-art display technology, including two 224-inch screens dubbed "The Grid."[7]
Soleymani "Mondoir" Soleymani was a guest speaker at the Christie's Art+Tech Summit in Dubai, held during Art Dubai 2023. The summit was organized by British auction house Christie's. Previous summits were held in New York, Hong Kong, and London.[8]
Soleymani has advocated for various social justice causes, including the Stop Asian Hate campaign and the Choose Love initiative.[9]
Legal disputes
In 2021, Amir Soleymani became involved in a legal dispute with Nifty Gateway, a prominent NFT trading platform, over an auction for a Beeple artwork titled "Abundance." Soleymani had bid on the artwork but was ultimately outbid. The auction was a ranked auction, a format Soleymani claims he had not encountered before. He was expected to pay $650,000 for a lower-valued edition of the work, which led to a series of legal disputes. Soleymani filed a suit in the U.K. High Court, questioning the fairness and enforceability of Nifty Gateway's terms. The case has also seen a countersuit filed in New York, adding an international layer to the dispute.[10][11]
References
- ^ "Just what is phygital art, and why is Dubai going big on it?". 29 May 2023.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
bookwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Mondoir Art Gallery, Downtown Dubai
- ^ Adelia Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK
- ^ Directory.art
- ^ "Mondoir launches Directory.art, the ultimate destination for art communities". Zawya. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Introducing Mondoir x Directory.art". Mondoir Art Gallery. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Christie's announces inaugural Art+Tech Summit in U.A.E." Christie’s. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ Baig, Ruman (2023-08-21). "Exploring Mondoir: Founder Amir Soleymani on connecting Physical and Digital Art Worlds". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "NFT Platform Nifty Gateway, Collector Caught in Legal Battle over Beeple Auction". 4 October 2021.
- ^ "An Irate Collector is Suing the NFT Platform Nifty Gateway over the Terms of a Very Weird Beeple Auction". 4 October 2021.