{"product_id":"sahand-hesamiyan-primary-structures-9781912165506","title":"Sahand Hesamiyan: Primary Structures","description":"This fully illustrated monograph provides the first in-depth look at the practice of Sahand Hesamiyan, one of the most prominent sculptors living and working in Iran today. Supported by an introduction and two essays, it surveys two decades of studio and archival material, sculpture, drawing and ambitious installation plans.This fully illustrated monograph provides the first in-depth look at the practice of Sahand Hesamiyan, one of the most prominent sculptors living and working in Iran today. The versatile oeuvre of Tehran-based artist Sahand Hesamiyan (b. 1977) explores the ties between geometry, mythology and philosophy in Islamic and Persian architecture, extracting traditional elements from the ancient sciences and adapting them for the present and future. The process, informed by complex construction and design techniques, manifests in larger-than-life metal sculptures and small elaborate works of paper, taking inspiration from years of craftsmanship and historical concepts. In all his works, Hesamiyan boldly strips away layers of recognisable ornamentation to reveal a minimal core at the heart of all forms.\u003cbr\u003eThis monograph surveys two decades of studio and archival material, sculpture, drawing and ambitious installation plans, supported by an introduction and two essays, not only providing a rich overview of Hesamiyan's practice, but also a better understanding of contemporary art from Iran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSahand Hesamiyan (b. 1977, Tehran, Iran) holds a bachelor's degree in Sculpture from the University of Tehran. His work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Dubai, Tehran and Istanbul, and in numerous group shows including \u003ci\u003eThe Spark Is You\u003c\/i\u003e, Conservatorio di Musica Benedetto Marcello di Venezia, Venice, Italy (2019); \u003ci\u003eNine Iranian Artists in London: THE SPARK IS YOU\u003c\/i\u003e, Parasol Unit Foundation for Contemporary Art, London, UK (2019);\u003ci\u003e The International Contemporary Art Exhibition\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eArmenia\u003c\/i\u003e, Yerevan, Armenia (2018); \u003ci\u003eBeyond Boundaries, Art by Email, \u003c\/i\u003eYorkshire Sculpture Park, UK (2017); \u003ci\u003eLTR: RTL\u003c\/i\u003e, Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art, Iran (2017); \u003ci\u003eIran Pavilion\u003c\/i\u003e, 56th Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy (2015); \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Route\u003c\/i\u003e, Le Musée national Adrien Dubouché, Limoges, France (2014) and Villa Empain, Brussels, Belgium (2013), to name a few. Hesamiyan has won numerous awards including the first prize at the Padide International Symposium of Contemporary Sculpture (2014); was a finalist for The Magic of Persia Contemporary Art Prize (2009); and was shortlisted for the Jameel Prize 4 (2016) and part of its presentation at the V\u0026amp;A. Hesamiyan's works are part of several private and public collections including the Delfina Entrecanales Collection, the Samawi Collection and MAC. Hesamiyan currently lives and works in Tehran.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Black Dog Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50389810512146,"sku":"9781912165506","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b4f99043-9806-43cd-83cc-f56ca78a1861.jpg?v=1728930331","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sahand-hesamiyan-primary-structures-9781912165506","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}