The a‌da‌pa‌ Gallery, in collaboration with a Binding workshop in papermaking, has initiated a project involving artists, designers, illustrators, and painters.The inaugural event unfolded with six artists. Guided by the perspective and philosophy of a‌da‌pa‌, deeply rooted in the exploration of Indo-Iranian myths and epics, they delved into the content and embarked on creating works that mirror their contemporary worldview.Artists featured in this collection: Farzaneh Nishaburi, Fariya Ghasemi, Mojtaba Taghvaie, Mohammad Mehdi Heydari, Hossein Ghaffari, and Ahmadreza Saghafi.

This project is an ongoing exploration.|Galloping at night| 1 |Artist books are the clandestine world residing behind the drapes. Stepping into this space is akin to entering a concealed dimension, a sanctuary. Secrets untold, desires submerged, daily memories, and even aspirations yet unrealized unfurl themselves for the first time within the pages of a notebook. This is the vantage point where one witnesses the ceremonial clash between the artist and the unraveling of their art, like a mythological battle with Ahriman delved into for a journey within the “self.” It unfolds in a silent, eerie, and unchanging setting—a place where the hero, perhaps entangled by victory or defeat, hastens to another realm.

Exhibition Curator: Hamideh Mohebbi

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Artistic Management: R.Z