Roman 1957

Hossein Behzad made this miniature, Roman, and I love how it’s all about the details. It's like he's savoring each little stroke, each tiny decision, and letting the process unfold. Check out the way the colours layer, soft peaches, blues and golds, the way they seem to breathe together, and the way that rug almost vibrates with life. You can almost feel the texture just by looking at it. Look at the way Behzad uses the fine brushstrokes to build up the details, it’s more than just depicting a scene, it’s about creating an atmosphere, a feeling. This piece reminds me of the work of Etel Adnan, not just in the colour, but in the way both artists let the materials speak and embrace a sense of quiet contemplation. Art is a conversation, an exchange across time, full of ambiguity, and always open to new interpretations.