TEHRAN – Works by American pop artist Andy Warhol will go on display in a group exhibition entitled “Black and White” at Tehran’s E1 Gallery on Friday.

The artworks have been selected from a collection owned by Iranian private collector Fereydun Ave, the gallery announced on Monday.

Andy Warhol was an American artist, director and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture and advertising.

The selection also features works by over 20 celebrated Iranian artists, including Abbas Kiarostami, Sadeq Tirafkan, Farhad Moshiri, Kambiz Sabri, Mahsa Tehrani, Rana Farnud and Kurosh Shishegaran. 

The exhibition will run until May 4 at the gallery located at 1 Hamid Dead End, off Lesani Alley, Jebheh St., off Mahdieh St. in the Elahieh neighborhood.

Photo: A poster for the Black and White exhibit

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