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Afshin Pirhashemi (Iranian, b. 1974) Marriage Oil on canvas, triptych Overall: 118 1/8 x 59 in. (300 x 150 cm.) Executed circa 2012 Born in Urmia, Iran, Afshin Pirhashemi is celebrated for his stark, cinematic portrayals of contemporary Middle Eastern identity—particularly the complex interplay of gender, power, and tradition within Iranian society. His meticulously rendered black-and-white compositions draw upon the aesthetic intensity of film noir and the emotional immediacy of photojournalism, fusing hyperrealist technique with charged sociopolitical commentary. In Marriage, Pirhashemi presents a haunting tableau that probes the tension between individual autonomy and societal expectation. The triptych format amplifies the psychological drama, with each panel contributing to a narrative of ritual, restraint, and rebellion. Figures—often women veiled or adorned in symbolic attire—emerge from shadowed backgrounds, their confrontational gazes implicating the viewer in the scene’s moral and cultural dialectic. The monochromatic palette underscores the work’s emotional austerity and cinematic clarity, while subtle gestural details and compositional symmetry heighten its theatrical power. Executed circa 2012, a period of growing global recognition for Pirhashemi following his exhibitions at Ayyam Gallery in Dubai and international art fairs, Marriage exemplifies the artist’s mature style—one that synthesizes Persian cultural motifs with a universal exploration of human psychology and social constraint. Exhibited: Ayyam Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Provenance). Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The nonappearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Raymie's Trucking (954) 980-3454 - raymiestrucking@yahoo.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.