Abbas Akhavan


Make shift objects: Dental floss (modified), eyewear (modified), toothbrush (modified) , 2008 - on going
dental floss, eyewear, thread, tape, toothbrush, life size, 15.25 x 15.25 inches framed
courtesy the artist and Third Line Gallery (Dubai, UAE)
value: $2,000 framed

Born in Iran, Abbas Akhavan completed his MFA from the University of British Columbia. His practice includes drawing, painting, installation, video, performance and site-specific ephemeral works. His work has been exhibited in spaces such as Vancouver Art Gallery, Artspeak, (Vancouver), Kunsten Museum of Modern Art (Denmark), Third Line Gallery (Qatar and Dubai). He currently resides in Toronto