India Mahdavi's 5 Favourite Works on Frieze Viewing Room
From Yinka Shonibare exploration of culture and identity to Brain Rochefort's textural ceramics, the architect and designer share her top picks
From Yinka Shonibare exploration of culture and identity to Brain Rochefort's textural ceramics, the architect and designer share her top picks
Yinka Shonibare
Beekeeper (Boy)
2021Fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax printed cotton textile, globe, brass, steel, faux bees, straw, wood, polyurethane, polystyrene, and cotton
Presented by James Cohan Gallery
His work on cultural appropriation is really symbolic. Yinka is also the latest artist invited at the Gallery at Sketch for which I am redesigning the space extending Yinka’s artistic exploration of culture and identity.
Farrokh Mahdavi
Untitled, 2021
Acrylic on Canvas
Presented by Dastan Gallery
I didn’t make this choice because we carry the same surname, I assure you we are not related. Dastan is one of Tehran’s best galleries and Farrokh Mahdavi’s self-portraits are obsessive and intriguing - they stand at the limit between monstrosity and candor.
27.56" x 23.82" (70 cm x 60.5 cm). Courtesy of artist and Dastan Gallery.
Tschabalala Self
Half Full, 2022
Acrylic, flashe, assorted fabric, painted fabric, painted paper and thread on canvas
Presented by Pilar Corrias Gallery
It is powerful and graphic. Such a strong and pop vision of black feminity.
Charles Ray
Untitled, 2021
Paper
Presented by Matthew Marks Gallery
I selected this as an echo to the show that just opened at the Bourse de Commerce and at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. These joyful - almost childish flowers contrast with his conceptual sculptures.
Brain Rochefort
TBC, 2021-2022
Ceramic, glaze, glass fragments
Presented by Massimo De Carlo Gallery
I’ve always loved ceramic - and this bulbous vessel is like a bursting colour creature that I could adopt.
Urs Fischer
Solace, 2021
Aluminium composite panel, aluminium honeycomb, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy primer, gesso, solvent-based screen printing paint, water-based screen printing paint
Presented by Sadie Coles Gallery
Urs Fischer transforms familiar imagery - deconstructing shapes and figures into a pop collage.
About India Mahdavi
India Mahdavi is an Iranian-French architect and designer. Over 20 years since launching her own studio, Mahdavi has built a name for herself—working on large hospitality projects, luxury collaborations, and even launching her own furniture line. Often referred to as the “reigning queen of color,” Mahdavi is most known for her whimsical spaces and forms infused with playful palettes.
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