Not far from Savignyplatz in Berlin-Charlottenburg, the story of the West Berlin Renaissance continues: Anahita Sadighi, Berlin’s current gallery owner of the moment, is consolidating her previous galleries, “Anahita – Arts of Asia,” and “Anahita Contemporary,” into a new concept that will now bear only her name. For almost a decade, her approach has been both daring and trend-setting: ancient art meets contemporary positions, always with the aim of making underrepresented themes visible in the cultural landscape. Under the guidance of renowned architect Pierre Jorge Gonzalez, a new, interdisciplinary home for Anahita’s graceful balancing act between different genres, eras, and countries has been created at Schlüterstraße 16. Her inaugural exhibition, titled “What you seek is seeking you” — a quote from the Persian poet Rumi — serves as a reminder to stay true to your own vision and follow your own path unwaveringly. Perhaps this is why the Rumi quote is emblazoned in the original language above the new-old entrance or because it is to be understood as a title for Anahita’s work itself. With her first exhibition, she not only pays tribute to her family origins but also defines her new direction as a gallery owner: Monumental, sculptural installations by Dieter Detzner meet textile works from the Congo, unique Persian nomadic kilims, antique ceramics, photographs by Yumna Al-Arashi, and a painting by Wenxin Zheng. These artists have long encouraged Anahita in her vision and accompanied her on her journey. Because: “What you seek is seeking you…!”
Text: Stephanie Johne / Photos: Roman März
Anahita Sadighi, Schlüterstr.16, 10625 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Wed–Fri 12–19h & Sat 11–16h
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