What is clear, nonetheless, is that contemporary Iranian artists are availing themselves of a long, rich national heritage and the idioms and materials of
recent international art movements.
He also applauds Mr. Karpman, describing him as «an avid, astute and passionate collector of advanced post-war
international contemporary
art: Mr. Karpman has broad - ranging interests in the
art of
recent times that encompass a divergent melange of
international and Canadian artists of consequence, such as Anish Kapoor, Joseph Beuys and the Fluxus
movement, the challenging, ground - breaking work of Feminist legend, Carolee Sncheemann, American Joan Jonas, the minimalist
art of Richard Serra, pop artist Robert Rauschenberg and generations of Canadian artists.
Following the continuity in rising demand for Pop
Art works and
recent price records at auction, the
movement is increasingly present on the
international exhibition agenda.