ANEH TATARI

This unique exhibition presents more than 30 large-scale wall hangings by Aneh Mohamad Tatari, reflecting the tribal, mystical, and colourful heritage of his homeland, the Turkmen Sahara in northeastern Iran. Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, Tatari brings together a rich mélange of visual influences rooted in his Central Asian heritage, Iranian miniature painting, religious icons, and Fauvist colour.

His figurative compositions often verge on abstraction, depicting intimate scenes of family and domestic life, particularly women, who serve as custodians of the visual traditions of the tribe. Other works evoke nomadic encampments, saintly figures, and dancing dervishes, frequently framed by enigmatic phrases and prayers that remain deliberately indecipherable.

A recurring motif throughout Tatari’s work is the square, which refers to the Kaaba, the ultimate sacred square, while also representing the four sacred elements—earth, water, fire, and air—and their relationship…