Ayda Chahardoli, Untitled (Pair of Portraits), 1997

Pencil on paper
48 x 48 cm (visible), 71 x 71 x 3 cm (framed) (each)
Condition: Very good

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This is a piece by Ayda Chahardoli (Iranian, b. 1982). At first glance, it invites the viewer to take in the overall composition, multiple portraits arranged in a neat grid format. Upon closer inspection reveals that each portrait is distinct in style and approach. The piece is figurative. yet varied in its execution, with each exploring different techniques, compositions and visual treatments. Viewers are encouraged to pause and examine the subtle differences between the faces.

Can you find one that looks like you?

(Photographed in October 2025)