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Artsy
An Iranian Painter Finds Inspiration in the Dark Poetry of William Blake and Charles Baudelaire December 1, 2016 'O Rose thou art sick. / The invisible worm / That flies in the night / In the howling storm:... Read more -
AFTER NYNE
Lali Marganiya & Lili Jassemi November 29, 2016 Founders & directors of Sophia Contemporary Gallery talk about their female art inspirations Download the article in pdf Read more -
The Iranian Art Scene
Panel discussion at The Arts Club November 24, 2016 A panel of leading speakers will share their insights into the Iranian art scene, giving a first-hand perspective on the... Read more
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ELEPHANT THE ART CULTURE MAGAZINE
5 Questions with Azadeh Razaghdoost November 21, 2016 Azadeh Razaghdoost is based in Iran and takes inspiration from Romantic European poetry for her paintings, which often employ the... Read more -
AfterNyne
The Work of Azadeh Razaghdoost - The Poetry of Creation October 17, 2016 Azadeh Razaghdoost is an Iranian painter who creates vivid, visceral works that are as poetic as they are dextereous. Download... Read more -
In conversation with artist Robert Kelly at Sophia Contemporary Gallery - 6th October, 4.00 - 6.00 pm
Bridging a century: a dialogue with Malevich, far afield October 6, 2016 Sophia Contemporary will host a talk with Robert Kelly on 6 October from 4.00pm to 6.00pm entitled Bridging a century:... Read more
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Galleries Now
Sophia Contemporary Gallery at Frieze Masters 2016 October 5, 2016 Sophia Contemporary announces their partecipation in this year's Frieze Masters Collections, a section of the fair featuring galleries selected by... Read more -
Wallpaper
Abstract Artist Robert Kelly Layers Postcards, Prints and Posters October 3, 2016 'Travels always insist on the unfamiliar against the familiar, the foreign against that which is known and comfortable,' says American... Read more -
The Art Newspaper
Artist Moves October 1, 2016 Sophia Contemporary Gallery in London has added its first artist estate to its rooster. Download the article in pdf Read more
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Robert Kelly Brings "Exquisite Junctions" to Sophia Contemporary for His First London Solo Show
September 30, 2016 Unlike the work of some artists who deal in abstraction, Robert Kelly's meticulous compositions are deeply rooted in the stuff... Read more -
AfterNyne
A Century of Influence: Robert Kelly on Malevich September 28, 2016 As a painter, discovering Malevich is as an experience akin to freefall; embracing in essence a visual leap of faith.... Read more -
Robert Kelly: Black on Bone - Selected Works
September 28, 2016 Sophia Contemporary Gallery presents Black on Bone_ Selected Works, the first solo exhibition in London of renowned American abstract artist... Read more
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A Movement in a Moment: Suprematism
Discover how soviet artists developed an early form of abstract art, which even found its way on to tea services September 27, 2016 With its sombre colours and reverent atmosphere, the Frieze Master art fair - held 6-9 October in Regent's Park, London-... Read more -
ArtNet
Robert Kelly to unveil large scale paintings at London's Sophia Contemporary Gallery September 26, 2016 For his new solo show in London, the American abstract painter Robert Kelly will present a selection of paintings at... Read more -
The Financial Times
Vladimir Tsarenkov and his stellar collection September 25, 2016 To peruse the collection of Vladimir Tsarenkov is to run out of superlatives. The statistics are blinding: more than 3,000... Read more
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Charity Event at Sophia Contemporary Gallery - 17th September, 4.00 - 6.00 pm
Alfred Basbous & the Centre for Lebanese Studies September 17, 2016 Sophia Contemporary Gallery, London is pleased to announce its exclusive UK representation of the estate of Lebanese artist Alfred Basbous... Read more -
Frieze Week
Constructivist Moscow Malevich's porcelain September 14, 2016 One of the only three known surviving plates created by the legendary Kazimir Malevich, this example is one of the... Read more -
West End Night - 6th October, 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Galleries located in West London area will host special evening viewings for Frieze audiences September 2, 2016 Sophia Contemporary is honored to welcome Frieze audience at our gallery in Mayfair for the West End Night. https://frieze.com/gallery/sophia-contemporary-gallery Read more
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Jumeirah Magazine
Persian Abstraction July 7, 2016 Sophia Contemporary Gallery is commited to supporting established and emerging contemporary artists from the Middle East. The latest solo show... Read more -
The Mayfair Magazine
Under his spell July 2, 2016 Iranian-born sculptor and painter Pooya Aryanpour allows his roots to inspire his work, however he does this in a surprisingly... Read more -
Canvas
The Chronology of Sound July 1, 2016 Katrina Kufer considers Reza Derakshani's synesthesiac practice at his retrospective St Petersburg's Marble Palace. Download the article in pdf Read more
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The Resident
Symbolic Artwork June 30, 2016 Pooya Aryanpour will be bringing his abstract art to Mayfair with an exhibition opening at Sophia Contemporary Gallery on 9th... Read more -
Art Asia Pacific
Field Trip: St. Petersburg June 8, 2016 May yn St. Petersburg Russia's second largest city, is a slight to behold. Sunshine illuminates the city, luring people into... Read more -
Interview Magazine
Reza Derakshani Far From Home June 2, 2016 On the Heals of a solo show at London’s newly inaugurated Sophia Contemporary Gallery, Artist Reza Derakshani celebrated the opening... Read more
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WideWalls
Renowned Iranian Sculptor and painter Pooya Aryanpour in his First Solo Exhibition June 2, 2016 There is a secret idea hidden within the artworks of the popular Iranian artist Pooya Aryanpour, as he claimed himself,... Read more -
BLOUIN ARTINFO
Reza Derakshani's Textured Paintings at the Russian Museum May 31, 2016 The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg has opened a retrospective of works by contemporary Iranian artist Reza Derakshani, following... Read more -
Harper's Bazaar Art
Tehran on the Rise May 31, 2016 With the gradual opening up of Iran, the country's growing art market is on the rise. Anna Brady surveys the... Read more
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Arab News
Reza Derakshani's artworks awaken the senses May 20, 2016 Reza Derakshani the celebrated painter, poet, musician and performance artist transmits a sense of joy, mystery and startling beauty through... Read more -
The Daily Telegraph
Out of the Shadows May 7, 2016 Formerly hidden by political isolation and frowned upon by its theocratic leaders, Jake Kerridge discovers how Iran's art scene is... Read more -
Le Monde
La Chasse à l'Art Iranien May 3, 2016 Avec la levée des sanctions, les artistes persans deviennent la nouvelle coqueluche du marché Download the article in pdf Read more
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Le Monde
Marché de l'art May 2, 2016 La Chasse à L'art Iranien. Les sourciers de l'art contemporain arpentent toujours le globe pour dénicher un - vivier de... Read more -
Art Asia Pacific
The Breeze at Dawn Reza Derakshani April 19, 2016 Reza Derakshani prioritizes color and texture over form. His current show, 'The Breeze at Dawn' at Sophia Contemporary in London,... Read more -
CCQ Magazine issue 9
Visual Poetry April 19, 2016 Sophia Contemporary Gallery is a collaborative venture founded by long standing friends Vassili Tsarenkov, Lali Marganiya and Lili Jassemi.... Read more
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ArtRadarJournal.com
The Breeze at dawn: Iran's Reza Derakshani at Sophia Contemporary - in pictures April 2, 2016 Reza Derakshani inaugurated a new gallery in London with his exquisite fusion of abstraction and iconography. Download the article in... Read more -
BBC Outlook
Interview of Reza Derakshani March 30, 2016 Read more -
WideWalls
The Real Presence of Iranian Art in the Western Contemporary Art World March 27, 2016 The real presence of Iranian art in the Western contemporary art world. Download the article in pdf Read more
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The Asian Art Newspaper
Reza Derakshani March 26, 2016 A new gallery dedicated to the art f the Middle East and Iran has opened this month in London’s Mayfair.... Read more -
Wall Street International
Reza Derakshani. The Breeze at Dawn March 25, 2016 Opening on 9 March 2016 in London’s Mayfair, Sophia Contemporary is a new gallery showcasing contemporary art of the Middle... Read more -
Freie Presse
Iranische Premiere im Gunzenhauser March 21, 2016 Iranische Premiere im Gunzenhauser. Reza Derakshani wurde in Teheran geboren. Gerade sind seine Bilder in London zu sehen, darauf folgt... Read more
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Blouin Modern Painters
Ins+Outs - Power Moves March 21, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more -
The Financial Times
Life & Arts - Critic's choice March 19, 2016 Reza Derakshani: The breeze at Dawn. Sophia Contemporary, London. The Inaugural Exhibition of this gallery of Middle Eastern art is... Read more -
Art Market Monitor
ArtList's 3 Must See Shows: New London Shows from Nate Lowman, Jeff Zilm & Reza Derakshani March 18, 2016 Artlist's 3 Must See Shows : New London Shows from Nate Lowman, Jeff Zilm & Reza Derakshani. Download the article... Read more
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Baku Magazine
Where It's At This Season March 17, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more -
Candid Magazine
Reza Derakshani: The Breeze at Dawn, at Sophia Contemporary Gallery - Iranian Abstract Art March 17, 2016 Reza Derakshani: The Breeze at Dawn, at Sophia Contemporary Gallery - Iranian Abstraxt Art. Sophia Contemporary is the latest in... Read more -
Jermyn Street Journal
Sophia Contemporary Gallery opens in Mayfair March 16, 2016 Sophia Contemporary Gallery opens in Mayfair. Sophia Contemporary gallery has launched in London's Mayfair and is showcasing contemporary art of... Read more
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Christie's Daily
Reasons to be exited about art in the Middle East March 15, 2016 Reasons to be exited about art in the Middle East. As Art Dubai celbrates its 10th year with its largest... Read more -
Financial Chronicle
Business of art March 14, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more -
Reorient Magazine
Seeing Red March 14, 2016 Nomad. Rocker. Lover. The Story of Reza Derakshani, an Iranian. He stood there, motionless before the rusty microphone, not knowing... Read more
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Sotheby's Blog
Reza Derakshani: A Feast of Colour March 14, 2016 For those who know him, Reza Derakshani is as amiable and popular as his artworks. A quite man with a... Read more -
The Art Newspaper Russia
Иранское искусство завоевывает Лондон благодаря русским арт-дилерам March 14, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more -
Blouin Art + Auction
East Meets West March 12, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more
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Country & Town House
The Guide March 12, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more -
After Nyne
The Breeze At Dawn: Reza Derakshani at Sophia Contemporary Gallery March 11, 2016 Reza Derakshani: The Breeze at Dawn at Sophia Contemporary. Download the article in pdf Read more -
The Observer
Culture March 11, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more
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BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking
BBC Interview with Reza Derakshani and Lali Marganiya March 10, 2016 Read more -
The Art Newspaper
Iranian art proves a hit with collectors at new London gallery March 10, 2016 Iranian art proves a hit with collectors at new London gallery, Sophia Contemporary Gallery, which specialises in contemporary art from... Read more -
Art Daily
New gallery showcasing contemporary art of the Middle East opens in London March 8, 2016 London.-Opening on 9 March 2016 in London’s Mayfair. Sophia Contemporary is showcasing contemporary art of the Middle East and Iran... Read more
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Harper Bazaar Arabia
Hunting and Collecting March 8, 2016 Camaraderie and mutual affinity both Middle-Eastern and Western culture brought together three well-travelled art professionals, who decided to embark on... Read more -
The National
The Art Blog - Reza Derakshani to inaugurate a new London Gallery March 8, 2016 Reza Derakshani to inaugarate a new London gallery. Download article in pdf Read more -
BBC
Arts Newsletter March 7, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more
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al.arte.magazine
Reza Derakshani: The Breeze at Dawn March 3, 2016 Opening on 9 March 2016 in London’s Mayfair. Sophia Contemporary is showcasing contemporary art of the Middle East and Iran... Read more -
Luxury London
Reza Derakshani @ Sophia Contemporary Gallery March 2, 2016 This month, Iranian artist Reza Derakshani will showcase his work at the inauguaral exhibition of new Mayfair gallery Sophia Contemporary.... Read more -
The Resident
Artistic Vision - Reza Derakshani marks the opening of Mayfair's newest gallery March 2, 2016 There's a new gallery in Mayfair and it's set to shed light on the stunning work emerging from the Middle... Read more
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Mayfair Times
Reza at Sophia March 1, 2016 Sophia Contemporary, the gallery founded by Vassili Tsarenkov, Lali Marganiya and Lili Jassemi, opens at 11 Grosvenor street this month.... Read more -
Reza Derakshani - Retrospective at The State Russian Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
25 May - 25 July 2016 March 1, 2016 The Russian Museum will present a Retrospective of works by the prominent contemporary Iranian artist Reza Derakshani. The first solo... Read more -
The Mayfair Magazine
Art News March 1, 2016 A new gallery lands in Mayfair this month, alongside an exhibition displaying the most iconic faces in modern music Download... Read more
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WideWalls
Contemplative and Lively Paintings by Reza Derakshani coming to Sophia Contemporary Gallery February 28, 2016 Sophia Contemporary founded by Vassili Tsarenkov, Lali Marganiya and Lili Jassemi, is a new gallery that will exhibit contemporary art... Read more -
Canvas Magazine
Looking Ahead 2016 February 1, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more -
Russia Beyond the Headlines
Russians to open new gallery in London in March February 1, 2016 Download the article in pdf Read more
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Happening
New kid on the block, Sophia Contemporary Gallery, to bring the Middle East to Mayfair December 16, 2015 Download the article in pdf Read more -
Arts Hub
What's on December 15, 2015 Reza Deraskshani Opening on 9 March 2016 in London's Mayfair, Sophia Contemporary is a new gallery showcasing contemporary art... Read more -
The Art Newspaper
Iran’s artists begin to shine on London stage October 11, 2015 Read more
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