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) 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 expanded its vision by exhibiting both emerging and established artists in various project spaces across Dubai, Tehran, and London. MP's mission is to elevate contemporary art on the global stage, offering artists a platform for greater visibility and engagement. 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.