Lot 21, Bahram Hajou - Paar - Against All Odds: Times of Uncertainty in Middle Eastern Art - Auctions

Paar

Description

Executed in: 2010

Medium: mixed media on canvas

Size: 140.5 x 80 cm

Signed and dated on the front lower left “Bahram, 010”. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse "Bahram Paar 010"

Provenance

Private collection, Lebanon. Purchased from Aida Cherfan Gallery by the present owner

A certificate of authenticity can be issued upon request (please contact us for details)

Location

Lebanon

Bidding begins Nov 11, 10:00
Starting price €15,000
Estimate €22,000 - €35,000

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Description

The striking blue dress of the central figure, turned away from the viewer in Paar (2010), exemplifies Bahram Hajou’s distinctive style, where understated yet emotionally charged figures emergeagainst minimalist grey backgrounds. The vibrancy of the garment contrasts with the quiet restraint of the composition, reflecting Hajou’sability to imbue simplicity with profound depth. The central figure's tense posture, coupled with the disjointed, bodiless face of the second figure, evokes a sense of emotional isolation, highlighting the fragility of human connection.

Bahram Hajou (b. 1952) is celebrated for his evocative, introspective paintings that explore themes of solitude, identity, and the human condition. Born in Amouda, Syria, the Syrian-Kurdish artist pursued his formal training at the Fine Arts Academy in Münster, Germany, where he honed his distinct style and later obtained German citizenship. 

Hajou’s work is featured in prestigious collections worldwide, including Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Qatar, ArtHall Oldenburg, Deutsche Bank, as well as the private collections of Sheikh Rashed Al Khalifa in Bahrain and Albert O’Hayon in the U.S. In 2014, he was awarded the coveted Henri Matisse Prize from Château Musée Grimaldi, earning significant recognition in the French press, including a feature in Le Monde. After a brief teaching tenure in Gelsenkirchen, Hajou has dedicated himself exclusively to his artistic practice since the early 1990s. He now divides his time between Germany and his studio in New York, continuing to produce his large-scale, poignant works. 

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