Mahmoud Hamadani (b.1958, Iran) is known for his delicate monochromatic ink drawings. His work explores the intersection between art and life, focusing on intangible concepts such as peace and enlightenment.
In his exhibition Repetitions and Variations, Hamadani’s drawings take on qualities of musical scores, inspired by the rhythm and movement of music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Through rhythmic patterns arranged within simple structures, the artist examines the balance between freedom and order, believing that while art cannot thrive without freedom, no system can endure without structure.
Hamadani holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the State University of New York and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. His work has been exhibited at institutions including the British Museum in London and the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, as well as in solo and group exhibitions across New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Lausanne, and Hong Kong.
His works are included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum. Hamadani is also a recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant, and currently lives and works in New York City.