Behnood Massoumi

Architect and artist · Born in Tehran, 1980

Born: Tehran, 1980
Based in: Paris, France
Education: M.Arch. in Architecture, Iran University of Science and Technology, 2010
B.E. in Civil Engineering, Azad University, 2003
Media: Prints on metal and canvas
Online: Website · LinkedIn

About the artist

Behnood Massoumi is an architect and artist who blends architectural concepts with artistic expression. His work explores spatial perception, confinement and self-reflection. He began his career in 2007 with an exhibition of volumetric works and has since shown architectural photography and interior architecture in group exhibitions.

In 2019 and 2021 he held solo exhibitions at Aliha Gallery on the meeting point of modern art and contemporary Iranian architecture. Based in Paris, he writes as a columnist for Honargardi Media and offers remote art consultancy to Aliha Gallery.

In the series BiDarRo, architectural floor plans are arranged as residential units that form a larger complex. The units have no exit, and the works are printed on shiny metal, so viewers see their own reflection inside the units with no way out — a symbol of confinement.

Selected works

Behnood Massoumi – BiDarRo, Print on canvas, 60 × 60 cm — **BiDarRo**Print on canvas · 60 × 60 cm© Behnood Massoumi

Behnood Massoumi – BiDarRo, Print on metal, 60 × 60 cm — **BiDarRo**Print on metal · 60 × 60 cm© Behnood Massoumi

Behnood Massoumi – BiDarRo, Print on metal, 45 × 45 cm — **BiDarRo**Print on metal · 45 × 45 cm© Behnood Massoumi

Behnood Massoumi – BiDarRo, Print on metal, 44.4 × 44.4 cm — **BiDarRo**Print on metal · 44.4 × 44.4 cm© Behnood Massoumi

Behnood Massoumi – BiDarRo, Print on metal, 55.5 × 55.5 cm — **BiDarRo**Print on metal · 55.5 × 55.5 cm© Behnood Massoumi

Exhibitions

2007Debut exhibition of volumetric works
2019Solo exhibition, Aliha Gallery, Tehran
2021Solo exhibition, Aliha Gallery, Tehran

Artist’s statement

In my work, I conceive architectural plans as canvases of artistic expression. The glossy metal surfaces in my designs reflect the viewer’s image, creating a poignant interaction between person and space. These reflections are cast upon the layouts of homes that offer no exit, evoking a sense of entrapment and introspection. Through this juxtaposition, I aim to challenge perceptions of space and self, inviting contemplation on the boundaries of our environments and our place within them.

Enquiries

For information about Behnood Massoumi’s work, please contact Aliha Gallery.

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