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a.ag-btn{display:inline-block;padding:13px 30px;border:1px solid #14110f;color:#14110f;text-decoration:none;font:12px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase}.ag-map-cta a.ag-btn:hover{background:#14110f;color:#fbfaf8}@media(max-width:700px){.ag-map-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.ag-map-works{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ag-map-ex li{grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;gap:12px}.ag-map-bio p{font-size:18px}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ag-page ag-map\">\n<h1>Mani Gholami<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ag-sub\">Painter \u00b7 Born in Tehran, 1970<\/p>\n<div class=\"ag-map-top\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-portrait.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Mani Gholami with a guitar in the gallery\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1401\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ag-map-facts\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Born<\/dt>\n<dd>Tehran, 1970<\/dd>\n<dt>Education<\/dt>\n<dd>M.A. in Illustration, University of Tehran, 2002<br \/>B.A. in Painting, University of Art, Tehran, 1999<\/dd>\n<dt>Media<\/dt>\n<dd>Oil, acrylic and colored pencils<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"ag-map-sec ag-map-bio\">\n<h2>About the artist<\/h2>\n<p>Mani Gholami is a distinguished contemporary Iranian painter whose works delve into the hidden layers of everyday life, often reflecting the complexities of middle-class experiences. His artistic journey began in 1989 with drawing, later evolving during his academic years, where he embraced a transition from realistic figure drawing to imaginative and emotionally charged works.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by both personal experiences and archival imagery, Gholami\u2019s creative process bridges the gap between memory and reality. Early in his career, a personal loss motivated him to explore imaginative compositions, blending elements from his mind with archival photographs. This method, though initially challenging, became a hallmark of his distinctive style, characterized by bold deformations and emotional intensity.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Gholami has experimented with various media, including oil, acrylic, and colored pencils. His fascination with detail and character creation, influenced by renowned photographers like Richard Avedon, is evident in his portraits. These works often capture nuanced expressions and moments, offering viewers a glimpse into the profound human condition.<\/p>\n<p>As a painter, designer, and art educator, Mani Gholami continues to inspire a new generation of artists. His works reflect his technical mastery and his deep engagement with storytelling, cinema, and cultural identity, solidifying his position as a significant voice in contemporary Iranian art.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ag-map-sec\">\n<h2>Selected works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ag-map-works\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-my-uncle-napoleon-2023.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-my-uncle-napoleon-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Painting by Mani Gholami from the series My Uncle Napoleon (2023): a crowded interior with men in conversation and a wall clock\" width=\"1280\" height=\"981\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><b>My Uncle Napoleon<\/b>2023 \u00b7 Acrylic on canvas \u00b7 170 W \u00d7 130 H cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-cinema-at-home-2017-180x130-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-cinema-at-home-2017-180x130-1.jpg\" alt=\"Painting by Mani Gholami from the series Cinema at Home (2017): a bookcase with a television showing a film scene\" width=\"1400\" height=\"960\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><b>Cinema at Home<\/b>2017 \u00b7 Acrylic on canvas \u00b7 180 W \u00d7 130 H cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-cinema-at-home-2017-100x70-shelves.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-cinema-at-home-2017-100x70-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"Painting by Mani Gholami from the series Cinema at Home (2017): shelves of household objects around a framed group portrait\" width=\"799\" height=\"551\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><b>Cinema at Home<\/b>2017 \u00b7 Acrylic on canvas \u00b7 100 W \u00d7 70 H cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-cinema-at-home-2017-100x70-toys.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-cinema-at-home-2017-100x70-toys.jpg\" alt=\"Painting by Mani Gholami from the series Cinema at Home (2017): shelves of toys around a small television screen\" width=\"1080\" height=\"757\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><b>Cinema at Home<\/b>2017 \u00b7 Acrylic on canvas \u00b7 100 W \u00d7 70 H cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-the-third-man-2009.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-the-third-man-2009.jpg\" alt=\"Painting by Mani Gholami from the series The Third Man (2009): a grey-toned figure slumped at a caf\u00e9 table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"843\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><b>The Third Man<\/b>2009 \u00b7 Acrylic on canvas \u00b7 150 W \u00d7 100 H cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ag-map-note\">Series titles as given in the Aliha Gallery catalogue, January 2025.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ag-map-sec\">\n<h2>Exhibitions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ag-map-ex-h\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Solo exhibitions<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ag-map-ex\">\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2001<\/span><span>Drawings and Paintings Exhibition, Elahe Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2002<\/span><span>Drawings and Paintings Exhibition, Tehran University Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2009<\/span><span>Paintings Exhibition, Vali Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2024<\/span><span><i>Agrandissement<\/i>, Aliha Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ag-map-ex-h\">Group exhibitions<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ag-map-ex\">\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">1997<\/span><span>Haftsamar Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">1998<\/span><span>Art University Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">1999<\/span><span>The First Biennial of Iranian Contemporary Drawing, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2001<\/span><span>The Second Biennial of Iranian Contemporary Drawing, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2001<\/span><span>Barg Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2003<\/span><span>Haftsamar Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2004<\/span><span>Robat Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2006<\/span><span>Homa Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2007<\/span><span>Iranian Artists Forum, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2008<\/span><span>Iranian Artists Forum, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2009<\/span><span>Mamak Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2009<\/span><span>Free Designers Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ag-d\">2009<\/span><span>Shirin Art Gallery, Tehran<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ag-map-sec\">\n<h2>Artist\u2019s statement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ag-map-st\">\n<p>My inspiration and motivation for painting and art spans over two decades. People and places around me have provided the subject and underlying theme of my work. Capturing the moments that make us human, feigned or real, in acrylic, pencil or photography is the passion behind my work. Unlike anything else around us, our \u201csocial veneer\u201d is a purely human characteristic that no other being possesses. Through my paintings I try to break through this artificial \u201cveneer\u201d that is most noticeable in posed pictures. Faces and gestures of friends and people around us transmit a multitude of emotions, hopes and despairs; like the colors that I lay on paper or canvas.<\/p>\n<p>At times I use the photos that I have taken and add a new dimension by emphasizing the colors, shapes and feelings that were perceptible and projected at that moment. I emphasize what may be not so apparent from glancing at the picture. The viewer feels the life within the frozen moment.<\/p>\n<p>My hope and desire has been and remains to inspire the viewer to experience these moments through the infinite possibilities and beauty of a brush or pencil stroke. I wish to amplify these realities with my sense of \u201cunreality\u201d or imagination and create a visual world for the viewer that is more than the moment itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ag-map-sec ag-map-cta\">\n<h2>Enquiries<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7\">For information about Mani Gholami\u2019s work, please contact Aliha Gallery.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ag-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/?page_id=13476\">Contact the gallery<\/a><\/section>\n<p class=\"ag-foot\" style=\"margin-top:40px;text-align:center;font:12px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#6d6760\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/?page_id=36758\" style=\"color:inherit\">All artists<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/\" style=\"color:inherit\">Home<\/a> \u00b7 \u00a9 2015\u20132026 Aliha Gallery, Tehran<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mani Gholami\",\"jobTitle\":\"Painter\",\"birthDate\":\"1970\",\"birthPlace\":\"Tehran, Iran\",\"nationality\":\"Iranian\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/mani-gholami-portrait.jpg\",\"alumniOf\":[{\"@type\":\"CollegeOrUniversity\",\"name\":\"University of Tehran\"},{\"@type\":\"CollegeOrUniversity\",\"name\":\"University of Art, Tehran\"}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HomeExhibitionsAll exhibitionsArchiveArt fairsArtistsAboutContactNewsletterFollowTelegramInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInXThreadsPinterestBlueskyTumblrArtRabbit Mani Gholami Painter \u00b7 Born in Tehran, 1970 Born Tehran, 1970 Education M.A. in Illustration, University of Tehran, 2002B.A. in Painting, University of Art, Tehran, 1999 Media Oil, acrylic and colored pencils About the artist Mani Gholami is a distinguished contemporary Iranian painter whose works delve into the hidden layers of everyday [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":36758,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-37440","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=37440"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37440\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37441,"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37440\/revisions\/37441"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aliha.gallery\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=37440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}