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Mar 3, 2017 5:39:09 GMT 1 londonboy said:

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..

I didn't get or enjoy the exhibition for this exact reason. It was so busy, not personal at all and it seemed like every man and his dog was invited. Could have been great and I enjoy people's pictures more than the show!

[11]

I was a bit disappointed with the use of that massive hangar-like space, i saw the live feeds and really expected more. The lighting of the work was fantastic, sadly the use of spotlights to light up the room as well was a bad choice as it cast long shadows everywhere.

I tried to get back on Sunday but the Circle and Hammersmith were out so I didn't get the chance. These are the best pics I could muster :

www.wherethereswalls.com/mehdi-ghadiyanloo

www.wherethereswalls.com/news-releases/2017/3/4/mehdi-ghadyanloo-spaces-of-hope-hgg

[F*X]

This should be an interesting evening anyone else going?

[rjf76]

Mar 8, 2017 19:10:21 GMT 1 11 said:

I was a bit disappointed with the use of that massive hangar-like space, i saw the live feeds and really expected more. The lighting of the work was fantastic, sadly the use of spotlights to light up the room as well was a bad choice as it cast long shadows everywhere.

I tried to get back on Sunday but the Circle and Hammersmith were out so I didn't get the chance. These are the best pics I could muster :

www.wherethereswalls.com/mehdi-ghadiyanloo

www.wherethereswalls.com/news-releases/2017/3/4/mehdi-ghadyanloo-spaces-of-hope-hgg

I was talking to Richard (Griffin) and that was apparently Mehdis choice to use additional spots on preview...he thought it was also far too harsh!

[Number48]

Richard thought it was too harsh?

Mar 8, 2017 19:27:16 GMT 1 rjf76 said:

Mar 8, 2017 19:10:21 GMT 1 11 said:

I was a bit disappointed with the use of that massive hangar-like space, i saw the live feeds and really expected more. The lighting of the work was fantastic, sadly the use of spotlights to light up the room as well was a bad choice as it cast long shadows everywhere.

I tried to get back on Sunday but the Circle and Hammersmith were out so I didn't get the chance. These are the best pics I could muster :

www.wherethereswalls.com/mehdi-ghadiyanloo

www.wherethereswalls.com/news-releases/2017/3/4/mehdi-ghadyanloo-spaces-of-hope-hgg

I was talking to Richard (Griffin) and that was apparently Mehdis choice to use additional spots on preview...he thought it was also far too harsh!

[Dibbs 45]

The talk apparently they have only limited spaces.

[rjf76]

Mar 8, 2017 19:55:19 GMT 1 Number48 said:

Richard thought it was too harsh?

Mar 8, 2017 19:27:16 GMT 1 rjf76 said:

I was talking to Richard (Griffin) and that was apparently Mehdis choice to use additional spots on preview...he thought it was also far too harsh!

Yes..apparently there was additional lighting used - not just the artwork spots...

[nighthawk]

Really like this one...

[Geezer Mate]

Mar 8, 2017 19:10:21 GMT 1 11 said:

I was a bit disappointed with the use of that massive hangar-like space, i saw the live feeds and really expected more. The lighting of the work was fantastic, sadly the use of spotlights to light up the room as well was a bad choice as it cast long shadows everywhere.

I tried to get back on Sunday but the Circle and Hammersmith were out so I didn't get the chance. These are the best pics I could muster :

www.wherethereswalls.com/mehdi-ghadiyanloo

www.wherethereswalls.com/news-releases/2017/3/4/mehdi-ghadyanloo-spaces-of-hope-hgg

I used the shadows, basically 
www.paulburgoineimages.online/3965038-mehdi-ghadyanloo-howard-griffin-gallery

[Number48]

I really enjoyed the evening and thought the pieces worked well in the space. I agree with the comments on the lighting and interested to hear there was a late change to arrangement - I thought each of the pieces looked a little flat from the side absent of the direct spot.

Mehdi has sparked my interest in surrealism and the concept of the sublime, which I've enjoyed reading about in recent weeks -

I've also been fascinated about how his experiences growing have shaped his work / the fear he must as a child during the Iran Iraq war is for me clearly expressed in his work - I have a unique insight into that feeling as I grew up in Iraq during the same period and it was such a surreal environment. The countries were at war but from a distance which meant that every day life was relatively notmal, puntuiated by indescriminate missile attacks from either side which put the fear of god into you -

My experience as a child gives me a privileged insight into the way Mehdi expresses himself and I can confirm that there is a truth to that expression - coupled with his clear but delicate apprciation of "the sublime" his work is, for me, on point.

I'll will say that until I started to appreciated Mehdi' work in context I didn't really like it -

[Bruno Art 99]

Any ideas when we can expect a print release

[russkov]

Mar 9, 2017 9:00:37 GMT 1 Bruno Art 99 said:

Any ideas when we can expect a print release

One in May and the other in June.

[Dungle]

I'm going, it should be good.

[nobokov]

Mar 9, 2017 16:43:18 GMT 1 Dungle said:

I'm going, it should be good.

howardgriffingallery is running a live Instagram stream right now

[bagpuss]

I went to the event last night, I found it very interesting and informative evening. After a detailed introduction covering Mehdi's background, his work (street and studio) and the current exhibition, the event became an interview style session with Mehdi being asked a series of questions by Richard Howard-Griffin. After which, the audience was invited to ask questions of their own.

Mehdi came across as a extremely humble, intelligent and polite man, while his passion for art and people was evident.

[chads007]

Is there a video of the lecture available

[bagpuss]

Mar 10, 2017 12:29:25 GMT 1 chads007 said:

Is there a video of the lecture available

There was someone filming connected to Mehdi but I am not sure how to obtain it.

[uncle]

Mar 10, 2017 13:05:25 GMT 1 bagpuss said:

Mar 10, 2017 12:29:25 GMT 1 chads007 said:

Is there a video of the lecture available

There was someone filming connected to Mehdi but I am not sure how to obtain it.

The guy filming was from the BBC. Apparently they've been following him for a couple of years.

[Dungle]

Really good event.

Mehdi came across extremely well. So humble, and extraordinarily talented.

[bagpuss]

Mar 10, 2017 13:22:01 GMT 1 uncle said:

Mar 10, 2017 13:05:25 GMT 1 bagpuss said:

There was someone filming connected to Mehdi but I am not sure how to obtain it.

The guy filming was from the BBC. Apparently they've been following him for a couple of years.

The three of us chatted for a bit outside (Mehdi, the photographer/film chap and myself). He went to the same university as Mehdi and Mehdi used to look up to him at the time as he was seen as a great film talent at the Uni. You are right, he now works for the BBC

[F*X]

I agree it was a informative evening. Mehdi is obviously very passionate about his work and the way people interact with it and its interesting to see how his imagery has developed.
The prospect of his new work containing bodies of water also sounds intriguing.

[Jameszee]

Echo other members comments here - was a really good talk & reaffirmed my great admiration of this artist. Has given me a better understanding of his work and a new appreciation of one of my favorite prints on the wall at home.

[gromsen]

Still looking for Counting Down.

Please let me know if you have one, and we can agree on a price.

[Dungle]

www.wallpaper.com/art/spaces-of-hope-mehdi-ghadyandaloo-uses-art-of-illusion-to-reveal-truths-at-ambika-p3#191709

Nice article.

Great pictures of the show for anyone who couldn't make it.

[Bruno Art 99]

New print being released after delay

[brill]

Anticipation of Sin up on E-bay now 

[25127096]

There's two new prints at richard Howard gallery for June and July for anyone intrested.

[alinoe]

Anyone have a Joint Adventure they'd like shot off?

[tomawal]

under the blue umbrella

[Bruno Art 99]

Have a zero time ,framed museum quality ,print is excellent