Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Names Four New Trustees, New COO

As read on Artnews and ArtForum online magazine, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has announced that the board will be adding four new trustees. They are Nancy Crown, Eve Rogers, Dia Weil, and David Hartt. Hartt is the first artist to serve on the museum’s board. The museum’s director, Madeleine Grynsztejn, said, “This is an institution activated by living artists, and David is a perfect fit for artist representation on our board of trustees. As the MCA artist trustee, he will be a strong sounding board for many museum activities.”

Hartt is the first living artist to join the board. Last year he had a show at the Studio Museum in Harlem that explored the Chicago offices of Ebony and Jet.

Also being added to the museum’s roster is Teresa Samala de Guzman, who will work as the museum’s chief operating officer. She was previously senior associate dean for finance and administration at the University of Virginia’s business school.

Getting closer to The London Biennale 2015

The London Art Biennale is a museum quality exhibition curated by Gagliardi Art and Partners and the Chianciano Art Museum.  London is the global art capital and the London Art Biennale is where the contemporary art of the world is presented, gathering artists from approximately 40 different nations.  The featured artists were selected from a pool of thousands of very talented applicants chosen by Committee of experienced experts and curators. It is an honor to be part of this amazing show and can not wait to hear the reviews. "View London" which is the London's leading website for Londoners, has mentioned this great show few days ago. Note below link for more information.

View London - News on London Biennale 2015

A taste of my mystical Persian process...

The process of creating any kind of art has always amazed me. For me in creating the Rumi Series, the starting point usually remains the same ; "Calligraphy". Using ink on paper, I let myself go writing the mesmerizing words of Rumi. This is where I can combine few beautiful things of my Persian roots together; Persian Calligraphy which is dated back to 600-500 BC where beautiful and clear writings were always praised by Zoroastrians -. For us calligraphy has also always been a visible expression of the highest art of all, the art of the spiritual world, something that reminds us of Rumi instantly. Combining all these with some Islamic Architectural designs in different shapes, colors and layers I try to bring in more depth to the artwork. More images to follow within the next few weeks of the new pieces.