Mohammad Mottahedan

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. He is currently based in London.

Biography

Born in Iran, he studied French in Paris before moving in the early 1980s to the United States to study Fine Art. Mottahedan developed close relationships with a number of contemporary artists, and started to collect circa 1985. From here he continued to assemble a comprehensive collection of historically important works, 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.

Mottahedan Projects

Mottahedan Projects (MP)[[1]] 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, Skyler Brickley[[2]], and Pietro Roccasalva in project spaces across Dubai, Tehran, and London. MP's mission is to elevate contemporary art on a global scale, providing artists with a platform for enhanced visibility and engagement. 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.