The Gallery 45

09/06/2026

29/05/2026

Discover the work of British-Iranian documentary and portrait photographer Maryam Khastoo, currently on view at Gallery 45 until 25th June.

Khastoo holds a Master’s degree in Documentary Photography and Photojournalism from the University of Westminster. Her practice explores themes of migration, identity and contemporary life in Iran.

Growing up in Wales, she became increasingly aware of how Iran and its people are perceived in the West. Through her work, she seeks to offer a more nuanced and personal account of the country, challenging dominant narratives often shaped by the media.

Between 2010 and 2014, Khastoo lived in Tehran, documenting young artists and spending extended periods with each subject, photographing them within their own environments. These long-term engagements often evolved into close friendships, with much of her work centring on Iranian artists and their lived experiences.

She returned to Iran between 2018 and 2021, spending extended periods in the north of the country, where she focused on individuals who had relocated there from Tehran in search of a slower pace of life. Drawn by greenery, fresh air and a more temperate climate, this growing movement reflects changing aspirations within Iran’s middle class.

Alongside this, Khastoo has also photographed in the south of Iran, another region attracting those seeking a different rhythm, landscape and way of life.

28/05/2026

24/05/2026

Thank you for featuring in your coverage of .artfair last week. It was a true honour to be part of such a landmark event, placing Limassol and Cyprus firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean map for contemporary art.

A big thank you to our participating artists, art consultants in and outside of Cyprus and of course the founders of VIMA.

18/05/2026

And it’s a wrap!

Thank you .artfair for a wonderful 4 days of art and festivities. It was an honor to welcome so many visitors and present a mix of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean artists:

Alexander Charriol, Hanie Soltani, Pooya Razi, Raya Matta, Sylvestre Gauvrit.

For more information about our artists, check out our website: www.thegallery45.com or send us a DM for an appointment.

A special thank you to everyone who voted for our artist to win the Mellow Audience Choice Grant .io.


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14/05/2026

The Gallery 45 is excited to participate in the VIMA
Art Fair 2026. Our presentation showcases a diverse group of artists from the Mediterranean to the Middle East, highlighting the rich tapestry of cultural connections and contemporary themes.

At Booth A6, you can explore the captivating works of:
Alexandra Charriol, Hanie Soltani, Pooya Razi, Raya Matta, Sylvestre Gauvrit.

14/05/2026

The Gallery 45 at VIMA Art Fair 2026 (Booth A6)

At VIMA Art Fair 2026, The Gallery 45 presents works by Alexander Charriol, Hanie Soltani, Pooya Razi, Raya Matta and Sylvestre Gauvrit.
This collection presents a smooth blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern artists portraying themes of belonging, identity and memory. Together, the works create a layered and dynamic portrait of contemporary experience.

The work shown is a sculpture Zephira 2026 by the artist Sylvestre Gauvrit.

Sylvestre Gauvrit does not sculpt material; he sculpts movement. His work is a quest for absolute fluidity — the kind felt in the barrel of a wave or the curve of a wing. Born in an ancient forest and shaped by a life surfing the globe, Gauvrit’s art acts as a portal between the raw dynamism of nature and the cold precision of contemporary design. His sculptures are moments of suspension, where metal forgets its own density to become a line of pure energy. These works serve as ‘open-source chargers’ in the urban landscape — inviting the viewer to plug in, breathe, and find a subtle balance between the visible form and the invisible flow of life.

13/02/2026

We are proud to announce a new collaboration with artist France-based Australian artist, Jacob Cartwright.

Jacob Lucius Cartwright [b.1982] is an Australian composer and sculptor with studios in France
and Italy. Working across marble, wood, and hybrid materials, his practice integrates acoustic
sensibility with sculptural form, often bringing the ethereal nature of sound into physical space.
With roots in classical music composition, Cartwright explores how resonance, perception, and
presence shape human experience, sometimes using technology to translate sonic and
experiential phenomena into tangible form. Beyond individual making, he places strong emphasis on community and collaborative studio culture, seeing art as a connective force within society.

Artist’s Statement:
“My work emerges from a desire to understand how we inhabit space — internally and externally. Many of the sculptures take on architectural qualities, not as literal buildings, but as symbolic environments shaped by feeling, attention, and lived experience. They reflect inner landscapes while offering outward forms that others can enter perceptually.

I work intuitively, often in states of flow where thinking gives way to direct response. Rather than constructing meaning intellectually, I allow form to arrive through embodied engagement. Sculpture becomes a way of listening — to material, to presence, and to the subtle movements of awareness.

Sound remains an underlying current throughout my practice, informing rhythm, proportion, and spatial tension. Whether working directly with acoustics or indirectly through form, I’m interested in how invisible energies can be felt through physical structures.
These works are made as places of pause. In a world that moves quickly, I’m interested in creating moments that slow time, inviting viewers into reflection and quiet connection. While deeply personal in origin, the sculptures are ultimately about relationship — between self and world, individual and collective. They are small bridges, offering shared spaces where perception softens and something more spacious can emerge.