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b. 1981 -

The Los Angeles-based artist Tala Madani is widely known for the irony and rich in narrative paintings that are made by using a bold and diverse palette of colors, together with loose brushwork. The more detailed and smaller pieces, as well as video animations, show the combination of violence, frustration, perversity, and playfulness in absurd scenes that contain bald, middle-aged men. The figures depicted are stereotypical and associate to certain political situations, while the symbols and imagery seen in her art provoke curiosity, fantasy, and imagination. The humorous discourse itself is related to cultural and sexual identity and traditional norms. Fictive rituals, homosexual orgies, terrorism, tattoos, and body hair extensions are some of the themes painted in her works.

The author was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1981, but she moved to the USA when she was 10. In 2004 Tala graduated political science and visual arts at the Oregon State University, Corvallis, while she earned MFA in painting from the Yale University, New Haven in 2006. Madani targets male subjects in child-like and simplified style, sometimes in humiliating, undignified, or shameful poses, thus reversing the position of the usual objectified female body in paintings. In this way, the conventional art and history are being twisted, especially the traditions that characterize Middle-Eastern culture and gender issues. The blunt inelegance in Madani’s drawings reminds of Morris Louis and Helen Frankenthaler.

Madani targets male subjects in child-like and simplified style, sometimes in humiliating, undignified, or shameful poses

Some of Tala’s characters wear stripes and so remind of Minimalist abstractions that turn to bodily fluids, leaving marks on a canvas. Madani also makes stop-motion animations, in which each video is consisted of about 2,500 quickly painted still images made in the same style and execution. They are all made sequentially on a simple piece of wood for a camera to record frame by frame. Some of her recent paintings include original illustrations from world-renowned Key Words Reading Scheme series, also known as the Peter and Jane books, named by the main characters. In her show called Smiley has no nose, the artist creates pieces that not only upend social mores but also initiate dialogue about cultural forms that remain in the background of collective awareness.

Madani was awarded the Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting in 2013, the De Volkskrant Art Award in 2012. Her works have been exhibited at the David Kordansky Gallery, LA, at the Lombard-Freid Projects, New York in 2007 and 2008, at the Pilar Corrias, London in 2011 and 2014, as well as at the Stedelijk Museum Bureau, Amsterdam in 2012. She has also held group shows at the Saatchi Gallery, London in 2009, at the The New Museum, MoMA P.S. 1 and Whitney Biennial in New York, at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in 2013, or at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles in 2014, among many other places.

She lives and works in Los Angeles, USA

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      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981, TEHRAN) Untitled oil on canvas 11 1⁄8 x 14in. (28.3 x
        May. 31, 2024

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981, TEHRAN) Untitled oil on canvas 11 1⁄8 x 14in. (28.3 x

        Est: $5,000 - $7,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981, TEHRAN) Untitled oil on canvas 11 1⁄8 x 14in. (28.3 x 35.5cm.)

        Christie's
      • Stage
        Mar. 04, 2024

        Stage

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Tala Madani b. 1981 Stage signed and dated 2011 (on the reverse) oil on panel 11¾ by 9⅞ in. 29.8 by 25.1 cm. Executed in 2011.

        Sotheby's
      • Chinballs with Flag
        Mar. 04, 2024

        Chinballs with Flag

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Tala Madani b. 1981 Chinballs with Flag signed and dated 2011 (on the overlap) oil on canvas 16 by 12 in. 40.6 by 30.5 cm. Executed in 2011.

        Sotheby's
      • Spraying stripes
        Oct. 31, 2023

        Spraying stripes

        Est: €15,000 - €20,000

        Tala Madani b. 1981 Spraying stripes, 2008 Signed, titled and dated 2008 on the overlap Oil on canvas 60,5 x 70 cm; 23 ⅞ x 27 ½ in. Executed in 2008. ________________________________ Tala Madani n. 1981 Spraying stripes, 2008 Signé, titré et daté 2008 sur le retour de la toile Huile sur toile 60,5 x 70 cm; 23 ⅞ x 27 ½ in. Exécuté en 2008. Photograph n° 2 by: © Louisa Nikolaidou.

        Sotheby's
      • High five
        Oct. 31, 2023

        High five

        Est: €10,000 - €15,000

        Tala Madani b. 1981 High five, 2008 Signed, titled and dated 08 on the reverse Oil on wooden board 30 x 30 cm; 11 ¾ x 11 ¾ in. Executed in 2008.  ________________________________ Tala Madani n. 1981 High five, 2008 Signé, titré et daté 08 au dos Huile sur panneau de bois 30 x 30 cm; 11 ¾ x 11 ¾ in. Exécuté en 2008.

        Sotheby's
      • ¤ Tala MADANI (Née en 1981) Morris men with brown stain - 2013 Huile sur toile
        Oct. 20, 2023

        ¤ Tala MADANI (Née en 1981) Morris men with brown stain - 2013 Huile sur toile

        Est: €20,000 - €30,000

        Tala MADANI (Née en 1981) Morris men with brown stain - 2013 Huile sur toile Signée et datée au dos "Madani, 2013" h: 152,50 w: 168 cm Provenance : Collection particulière européenne Commentaire : Oil on canvas; signed and dated on the reverse Lot en importation temporaire. L'acquéreur devra acquitter des frais d'importation, soit 5,5% en sus du prix d'adjudication sauf s'il réexporte immédiatement le lot hors de l'Union Européenne. This work is in temporary import. The buyer will have to pay import fees of 5.5% in addition to the hammer price, unless the buyer immediately re-exports the lot outside the European Union. Estimation 20 000 - 30 000 €

        Artcurial
      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Face Gear oil on canvas 14 x 11in. (35.6 x 27.9cm.)
        Oct. 14, 2023

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Face Gear oil on canvas 14 x 11in. (35.6 x 27.9cm.)

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Face Gear oil on canvas 14 x 11in. (35.6 x 27.9cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Horns oil on canvas 9 ½ x 11 7/8in. (24.2 x 30.2cm.)
        Oct. 14, 2023

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Horns oil on canvas 9 ½ x 11 7/8in. (24.2 x 30.2cm.)

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Horns oil on canvas 9 ½ x 11 7/8in. (24.2 x 30.2cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Spotlight oil on linen 75 x 75in. (190.5 x 190.5cm.)
        Oct. 14, 2023

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Spotlight oil on linen 75 x 75in. (190.5 x 190.5cm.)

        Est: £15,000 - £20,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Spotlight oil on linen 75 x 75in. (190.5 x 190.5cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Men R Hot on Fire oil on board 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.
        Jul. 05, 2023

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Men R Hot on Fire oil on board 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.

        Est: £5,000 - £7,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Men R Hot on Fire oil on board 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Human wave Machine oil on linen 75 1/4 x 75in. (191.1
        Jun. 29, 2023

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Human wave Machine oil on linen 75 1/4 x 75in. (191.1

        Est: £18,000 - £25,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Human wave Machine oil on linen 75 1/4 x 75in. (191.1 x 190.5cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI (IRANIAN, B. 1981) Table Trouble oil on panel 9 5/8 x 11 3/4in.
        May. 16, 2023

        TALA MADANI (IRANIAN, B. 1981) Table Trouble oil on panel 9 5/8 x 11 3/4in.

        Est: $12,000 - $18,000

        TALA MADANI (IRANIAN, B. 1981) Table Trouble oil on panel 9 5/8 x 11 3/4in. (24.6 x 30cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Death by Modernism, 2013
        Feb. 18, 2022

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Death by Modernism, 2013

        Est: $25,000 - $35,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) Death by Modernism, 2013 signed and dated 'T Madani 2013' (on the overlap) oil on canvas 88 x 77 in. 223.5 x 195.6 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Painting, Tala Madani
        Sep. 17, 2021

        Painting, Tala Madani

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Tala Madani (American/Iranian, b. 1981), Untitled (Pulling Teeth), oil on canvas, unsigned, artist label affixed verso, canvas: 41.5"h x 29"w, overall (with frame): 43"h x 30.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Painting, Tala Madani
        Feb. 23, 2020

        Painting, Tala Madani

        Est: $12,000 - $16,000

        Tala Madani (Iranian/Amercan, b. 1981), Untitled, 2001, oil on canvas, unsigned, copyright sticker with date affixed verso, canvas: 53"h x 78"w, overall (with frame): 54.75"h x 79.75"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Tala Madani (b. 1981) (i) Orange Burn (ii) Burning Hair (iii) Pull Over (iv)... (i) oil and ballpoint pen on canvas (ii,iv) oil on canvas (iii) oil and crayon on canvas (i) 9 5/8 x 11 7/8in. (24.4 x 30.2cm.) (ii) 9 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (25.2 x 25.2cm.)
        Feb. 13, 2020

        Tala Madani (b. 1981) (i) Orange Burn (ii) Burning Hair (iii) Pull Over (iv)... (i) oil and ballpoint pen on canvas (ii,iv) oil on canvas (iii) oil and crayon on canvas (i) 9 5/8 x 11 7/8in. (24.4 x 30.2cm.) (ii) 9 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (25.2 x 25.2cm.)

        Est: £20,000 - £30,000

        TALA MADANI (B. 1981) (i) Orange Burn titled ‘orange burn’ (on the overlap); signed in Farsi (on the reverse) oil and ballpoint pen on canvas 9⅝ x 11⅞in. (24.4 x 30.2cm.) Executed in 2006 (ii) Burning Hair signed in Farsi and dated ‘06’ (on the overlap) oil on canvas 9⅞ x 9⅞in. (25.2 x 25.2cm.) Executed in 2006 (iii) Pull Over titled ‘pull over’ (on the stretcher); signed in Farsi and dated ‘07’ (on the reverse) oil and crayon on canvas 12 x 8⅞in. (30.5 x 22.5cm.) Executed in 2007 (iv) Pink Cake signed in Farsi and dated ‘06’ (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 8 x 9½in. (20.3 x 24cm.) Executed in 2006

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI - Popular Toys
        May. 15, 2019

        TALA MADANI - Popular Toys

        Est: $15,000 - $20,000

        TALA MADANI - Popular Toys

        Phillips
      • TALA MADANI - Sunglasses
        Feb. 27, 2019

        TALA MADANI - Sunglasses

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        TALA MADANI - Sunglasses

        Phillips
      • Tala Madani (b. 1981) - Bang Bang
        Sep. 27, 2018

        Tala Madani (b. 1981) - Bang Bang

        Est: $30,000 - $50,000

        Tala Madani (b. 1981) Bang Bang oil on canvas 90 x 108 in. (228.6 x 275.3 cm.)

        Christie's
      • OIL ON CANVAS, in the style of Tala Madani (United
        Jan. 16, 2018

        OIL ON CANVAS, in the style of Tala Madani (United

        Est: $300 - $500

        OIL ON CANVAS, in the style of Tala Madani (United States/Iran, b. 1981) Teeth, boots, and figures wrapped in burial shrouds. Unsigned. Image measures 63" x 74", unmounted and unframed.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI | Untitled 
        Oct. 23, 2017

        TALA MADANI | Untitled 

        Est: £15,000 - £20,000

        oil on canvas 

        Sotheby's
      • TWO OILS ON CANVAS, IN THE STYLE OF TALA MADANI (U
        Sep. 19, 2017

        TWO OILS ON CANVAS, IN THE STYLE OF TALA MADANI (U

        Est: $250 - $350

        TWO OILS ON CANVAS, IN THE STYLE OF TALA MADANI (United States/Iran, b. 1981) One depicting a man with amputated arm and leg wearing a loincloth and the other what looks like an Israeli checkpoint. Unsigned. Both canvases mounted to the same stretcher and unframed. Images measure 34" x 20".

        O'Gallerie
      • Painting, Tala Madani
        Sep. 17, 2017

        Painting, Tala Madani

        Est: $15,000 - $20,000

        Tala Madani (American/Iranian, b. 1981), Untitled (Seated Nude), circa 2000, oil on canvas, unsigned, sight: 30"h x 40"w, overall (with frame): 41.5"h 31.5"w. Note: Includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani from 2014.

        Clars Auctions
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON BOARD (California/Oregon/Connec
        Aug. 15, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON BOARD (California/Oregon/Connec

        Est: $300 - $500

        TALA MADANI OIL ON BOARD (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Bald figure with angel wings and clown makeup, circa 1999. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Image measures 20" x 15.75". Unframed.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Aug. 15, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Crowded city street with several figures raising their hands, circa 2001. Signed verso, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Image measures 42" x 94". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI MIXED MEDIA (California/Oregon/Connect
        Aug. 15, 2017

        TALA MADANI MIXED MEDIA (California/Oregon/Connect

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        TALA MADANI MIXED MEDIA (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) "Protest," t-shirt with blood stains mounted to canvas, circa 2000. Unsigned, artist label attached verso. Includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Canvas measures 24" x 24". Unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Aug. 14, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Interior scene, hall and view through a doorway, circa 2001. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Image measures 71.75" x 53.25". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations. This work was done in collaboration with an unknown co-author.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS (California/Oreg
        Aug. 14, 2017

        TALA MADANI MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS (California/Oreg

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        TALA MADANI MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Standing nude, an unfinished work of an elderly man in charcoal overpainted in transparent acrylic, circa 2000. Signed lower right. Includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Image measures 96" x 72". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jul. 11, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, circa 2002, portrait of heavy a man and the words "It's over." Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Image measures 16" x 38". In a thin wood frame. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations. This work was done in collaboration with an unknown co-author.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jul. 11, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, circa 2002. A figure wearing a business suit, likely Donald Rumsfelt, pointing at a group of Persian men with shaved heads who are bound and with mouths taped shut. Unsigned. Includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. Image measures 38" x 16". In a thin wood frame. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations. This work was done in collaboration with an unknown co-author.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jul. 11, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, portrait of a man grinning behind a podium hung with bodies wrapped in burial shrouds. Likely a portrait of Donald Rumsfeld, the U.S. Secretary of Defense under Gerald Ford and George W. Bush. Monogrammed verso and dated 2002. Includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani, dated 2014. Image measures 37" x 61". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006).

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER MOUNTED TO BOARD (
        Jul. 11, 2017

        TALA MADANI LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER MOUNTED TO BOARD (

        Est: $600 - $800

        TALA MADANI LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER MOUNTED TO BOARD (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, b. 1981) Untitled, circa 2001, portrait of a man, likely Ayatollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 2014. The board measures 24" x 16". Unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations. This work was done in collaboration with an unknown co-author.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI ETCHING (California/Oregon/Connecticut
        Jul. 11, 2017

        TALA MADANI ETCHING (California/Oregon/Connecticut

        Est: $300 - $500

        TALA MADANI ETCHING (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, circa 2000, a bust overlaid with what looks like newspaper and images of bodies in burial shrouds. Monogrammed lower right, numbered 3/3. Includes certificate of authenticity signed by Madani, dated 2014. Image measures 9" x 12". In a metal frame. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations. This work was done in collaboration with an unknown co-author.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jun. 06, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, seated nude, circa 2000. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani dated 2014. Image measures 30" x 40". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jun. 06, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, bald man in what looks to be a straightjacket pulling teeth, circa 2001. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani dated 2014. Image measures 29" x 41". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jun. 06, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, kneeling figures, circa 2010. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani dated 2014. Image measures 90" x 75". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jun. 06, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $12,000 - $16,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, figures wrapped in burial shrouds with a bearded man among them, circa 2000. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani dated 2014. Image measures 59" x 63". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne
        Jun. 05, 2017

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Conne

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        TALA MADANI OIL ON CANVAS (California/Oregon/Connecticut/Iran, B. 1981) Untitled, aerial view of industrial buildings, circa 2001. Unsigned, includes certificate of authenticity signed by Tala Madani dated 2014. Image measures 78" x 53". Mounted to stretcher, unframed. Madani received her BFA at Oregon State University (2004) and her MFA at Yale (2006). Madani's paintings often depict ironic or sarcastic symbols and images of cultural clashes, sexual tensions, passions, and middle aged men in awkward situations.

        O'Gallerie
      • TALA MADANI (IRANIAN, B. 1981) The Chorus oil on linen 66 x 64in. (167.6 x
        Mar. 18, 2017

        TALA MADANI (IRANIAN, B. 1981) The Chorus oil on linen 66 x 64in. (167.6 x

        Est: $40,000 - $60,000

        TALA MADANI (IRANIAN, B. 1981) The Chorus oil on linen 66 x 64in. (167.6 x 162.6cm.) Painted in 2014

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI | Tower Reflection
        Oct. 08, 2016

        TALA MADANI | Tower Reflection

        Est: £20,000 - £30,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • Tala Madani (B. 1981) Two Pillows and a Bolster oil on canvas
        Sep. 29, 2016

        Tala Madani (B. 1981) Two Pillows and a Bolster oil on canvas

        Est: £3,000 - £4,000

        Tala Madani (B. 1981) Two Pillows and a Bolster oil on canvas 12 x 15 3/8in. (30.4 x 40cm.)

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI | Withered
        Sep. 20, 2016

        TALA MADANI | Withered

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • TALA MADANI - Pose, 2006
        May. 10, 2016

        TALA MADANI - Pose, 2006

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        TALA MADANI - Pose, 2006

        Phillips
      • TALA MADANI | Seeking Cake Inside
        Mar. 15, 2016

        TALA MADANI | Seeking Cake Inside

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • TALA MADANI - Fork in a Tattoo, 2006
        Sep. 17, 2015

        TALA MADANI - Fork in a Tattoo, 2006

        Est: $7,000 - $9,000

        oil on canvas

        Phillips
      • Elastic Pink
        Feb. 12, 2015

        Elastic Pink

        Est: £15,000 - £20,000

        Tala Madani (b. 1981) Elastic Pink signed with the artist's initials and dated 'TM 2007' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 98 3/8 x 76 ¾in. (250 x 195cm.) Painted in 2007

        Christie's
      • Tala Madani (B. 1981)
        Feb. 14, 2014

        Tala Madani (B. 1981)

        Est: £6,000 - £8,000

        Tala Madani (B. 1981) ><i>One Thought<i> >oil on canvas<br>16 x 15.1/2in. (40.6 x 39.4cm.) >Painted in 2006<br>

        Christie's
      • TALA MADANI
        Mar. 08, 2013

        TALA MADANI

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        SOLD TO BENEFIT AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND Men R Hot on Fire

        Phillips
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