ABBAS AKHAVAN (born 1977)

Recently

Abbas Akhavan’s work ‘Recently’ draws on the concept of ‘ecology’, derived from the Greek word "oikos" meaning house, to intricately intertwine elements both inside and outside the house. This blurs the boundaries between culture and nature, illustrating a network of interconnected entities.

Abbas Akhavan’s practice ranges from site-specific ephemeral installations to drawing, video, sculpture, and performance. The direction of his research has been deeply influenced by the specificity of the sites where he works: the architectures that house them, the economies that surround them, and the people that frequent them. The domestic sphere, as a forked space between hospitality and hostility, has been an ongoing area of research in his practice. More recent works have shifted focus, wandering onto spaces and species just outside the home – the garden, the backyard, and other domesticated landscapes.