Ali Banisadr

Tehran, Iran

Art Medium

Painting

Art Style

Abstract Contemporary Figurative & Portraits

About the Artist

Ali Banisadr is a prominent Iranian-American painter celebrated for his visually complex and intensely energetic canvases that often teeter between abstraction and figuration. His distinctive style is characterized by vibrant, densely layered compositions that frequently evoke chaotic battle scenes, fantastical landscapes, or crowded cityscapes. Banisadr's work is deeply influenced by his childhood memories of the Iran-Iraq War and a fascination with historical Persian miniature painting, which he blends with Western art historical traditions. His paintings explore themes of conflict, displacement, and the synesthetic experience of sound, inviting viewers into an immersive world that is both visually overwhelming and profoundly resonant.