[Gard]

Just popped by earlier today and it looks great. His new sculpture and the etchings are amazing!

[Deleted]

Looks like a very good show, can't do tonight but Mehdi's done a few live Instagram posts so I've managed to see some of the images.
Obviously a far inferior way of seeing them and I'm looking forward to getting up close to them later in the week

[Dungle]

http://instagram.com/p/BRJpRfCDdqs

[Geezer Mate]

Sorry can't be arsed to post all my pic again so link to gallery is here, had to embrace the bloody shadows  
www.paulburgoineimages.online/3965038-mehdi-ghadyanloo-howard-griffin-gallery

[jettad]

Thanks Geezer Mate . Great pictures, the shadows add lots of mood to the location.

[mutatis]

An excellent show and a bold move by Howard Griffin Gallery to stage a single artist show in such a big space. Perhaps this explains why the show is only on for a few days, more's the pity.  

Mehdi's work appears to have grown darker in every sense, as even his colour palette appears more subdued. I would love to know what experiences he channels into his work because I don't get the feeling of hope. In fact the despair as conveyed through some of the work might normally be overwhelming given the sheer scale of his pieces and the number on show, however, although the theme remains the same this is somewhat broken up by the sculptural installation and the etchings on display, highlighting the artist's skill across different media. The etchings and a linocut are obviously smaller in scale and less impactful, but no less beautiful.

Hopefully I will be able to go back and see this in the daytime. It might be less foreboding and certainly less shadowy. Didn't hear a prog rock track all night. Well worth seeing, before he goes all stadium rock on us 

[nighthawk]

Really wish I could see this show! Photos look great Geezer Mate , thanks! If anyone can snap some in daylight hours, it would be appreciated!

[Hairbland]

Mar 1, 2017 21:46:37 GMT 1 dreadnatty said:

So jealous....looks to be an amazing show. Maybe he'll get to NYC one of these days. Look forward to pictures.

Well, you can make yourself feel better with the huge Pettibon show!

[Cardiff]

Mar 2, 2017 23:12:08 GMT 1 Geezer Mate said:

Sorry can't be arsed to post all my pic again so link to gallery is here, had to embrace the bloody shadows  
www.paulburgoineimages.online/3965038-mehdi-ghadyanloo-howard-griffin-gallery

Thanks for the pics...looks like a great space and some fantastic work (the lighting also looks AMAZING)!

[dreadnatty]

Mar 3, 2017 3:56:38 GMT 1 Hairbland said:

Mar 1, 2017 21:46:37 GMT 1 dreadnatty said:

So jealous....looks to be an amazing show. Maybe he'll get to NYC one of these days. Look forward to pictures.

Well, you can make yourself feel better with the huge Pettibon show!

Haven't had a chance to see that yet. Will try next week. There is also a show at GR gallery right there that had a few Felipe Pantone pieces I wanted to see as we, so it works out well.

[londonboy]

The paintings were amazing,
And the gallery is really great .

"Unfortunately" it was really busy and you couldn't enjoy the art as it should be enjoy.
You really want the place to be empty.
One chair,some headphones blaring some old PInk Floyd..
My idea of heaven really..

I saw some shocking stuff tonite.

Like stupid women taking selfies in front of paintings,
Their bags against the canvas,literally .

Kids running around under no supervision.

That was really bad..

I m looking forward to go back when it s empty though..

[nobokov]

Mar 2, 2017 23:04:37 GMT 1 Dungle said:

http://instagr.am/p/BRJpRfCDdqs

I caught Mehdi's live Instagram stream of his show and it looked like a great turnout and a tremendous space.

Even through the livestream, I had a visceral reaction to this piece in particular. Such desperation....immediately I thought of the tragic stories of refugees who didn't survive their journey over the waters.

[Deleted]

Did people buy the prints ? heard there was 4.

[rjf76]

Mar 3, 2017 7:37:49 GMT 1 @ai2bob said:

Did people buy the prints ? heard there was 4.

Correct...

[Deleted]

any good ? 

[rjf76]

I worked late in the end so was unable to make it...will try go today/tomorrow I think...

[hjackrm]

It was a brilliant show, a lot of people came and a lot of people were buying prints. I hear most of the originals were also sold. I got the chance to meet Mehdi too (such a genuinely nice guy!)  

[chads007]

How much were etchings?

[Bruno Art 99]

Do we know what prints where for sale

[rosac]

It was a very decent exhibition, glad I went. Would like to know where to buy those blue Hennessy bottles if anyone knows.

[hjackrm]

Inside of Doubt, Routine Exercise, Early Redemption and the one that's featured on the title of this article: www.sothebys.com/fr/news-video/blogs/all-blogs/Cultural-Crossroads/2017/02/otherworldly-art-medhi-ghadyanloo.html

[mutatis]

Mar 3, 2017 9:24:26 GMT 1 chads007 said:

How much were etchings?

I believe they were £4,500 for the set of eight and they were not being sold individually.

[bagpuss]

Mar 3, 2017 11:26:28 GMT 1 mutatis said:

Mar 3, 2017 9:24:26 GMT 1 chads007 said:

How much were etchings?

I believe they were £4,500 for the set of eight and they were not being sold individually.

That is what I was told too, although there was one, Spaces of Hope based on the Boston mural, that could be purchased separately.  

[bagpuss]

Some pics taken with my phone, I should have some better ones to post soon....












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[DB]

The exhibition looks incredible! So disappointed that it's only on for 3 or 4 days. I'm going to be in London later this month so I'm gutted to be missing it.

[hjackrm]

[Argiebaji]

Both myself and my wife popped along to the exhibition today.
We were very lucky to be there when it was totally empty (apart from the gallery staff, one of which was totally lovely and charming)

Both of us were Very glassy eyed at the main sculpture, above the matt black water... and the beautifully lit muted canvases! These Really were windows into other illusionary Worlds. Escher like in their playfulness of light, perspective and shade.
The narrative of the the pieces seemed hopeless rather than "Spaces of hope"

Regardless, it was Extremely Moving and MG has something to say!!
A real talent for sure with a very loud voice in muted colours.

[nighthawk]

Very nice!!

Does anyone have pics of the prints they got?

[rjf76]

Went today after having to miss the private view....on the plus side, we had the place to ourselves!

An absolutely fantastic array of work in a perfect setting - this place needs to be used more.....new London Banksy show?

As well as an amazing visual and intellectual depth to the paintings, the lighting was stunning!! Individual spotlights enhanced the depth and added almost a 4th dimension. Here is an artist on the tipping point of very big things. Here's are a few pics from today...sorry for the Insta's - can't get Photobucket to upload!!

http://instagram.com/p/BRRGSUNg75v

http://instagram.com/p/BRRG82yA1_o

http://instagram.com/p/BRRHGklgWa9

http://instagram.com/p/BRRHWD2AdGu

http://instagram.com/p/BRRH2SYAWh4

http://instagram.com/p/BRRHkkCAS6Z

Sorry for the arty shadow

[chads007]

Can't make it, but sure will be interesting for those that can attend.

A conversation with:

MEHDI GHADYANLOO

At the:
Courtauld Institute Of Art

7PM Thursday, 9 March

Somerset House, Strand,
London, WC2R 0RN.

Following the success of Mehdi Ghadyanloo's recent Spaces of Hope exhibition the artist is delivering a lecture at The Courtauld Institute of Art at Somerset House on the Strand this Thursday 9 March (tomorrow) at 7PM.

In the lecture Mehdi Ghadyanloo will explain the origins of his art and talk about his latest body of work, Spaces of Hope. Following this there will be a question and answer session with the audience and then a generally more informal setting in which to meet and talk to Mehdi Ghadyanloo.

If you are interested to come along please let us know because space is very limited for this exclusive event and all seats need to reserved in advance. To attend, please send an email to [e-mail].

The address of the Courtauld Institute of Art is Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 0RN.