The "Maximal Miniatures" exhibition at the Middle East Institute Art Gallery features contemporary Iranian artists, notably Elham Pourkhani and Mahsa Tehrani. Pourkhani's "Zahhak's Castle Is Calm" reflects traditional Persian miniature techniques with vibrant colors and ominous imagery, notably human figures with skulls for heads. In contrast, Tehrani's monumental triptych, "A Land of Magnets and Miracles," presents a sprawling, dreamlike landscape that includes foreboding elements like dead birds and fractured vases. Together, these artworks explore themes of beauty and horror, challenging viewers to reconsider the narratives embedded in their artistic traditions.
Elham Pourkhani's "Zahhak's Castle Is Calm" exemplifies many characteristics of the centuries-old artistic tradition, striking in its brilliant colors and rich ornamental detail.
Mahsa Tehrani's stunning "A Land of Magnets and Miracles" offers a more monumental approach with no one spot to focus the eye, drawing it to the dreamlike landscape.
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