Ali Banisadr's Impassioned Landscapes | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 24

Born in 1976 in Tehran, Ali Banisadr moved to America when he was a child. His works are influenced by his experiences as a refugee from the Iran-Iraq war and his approach to abstraction mixes memory, nostalgia and violence. He is best known for his large, lush, highly intricate paintings featuring fantastical landscapes reminiscent of stained glass. Ali experiences synaesthesia, a condition which shapes his perception of the world, and a dimension of his work.
His work can be seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Museum der Moderna in Salzburg, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the British Museum.

[@HOPE19]

Not only the paintings, but the soul of this artist is interesting to me. Looking at his paintings, I see images and beings behind brush strokes. They encourage the mind to imagine, and what you imagine surprises you. Few of Mark Tobey's creations, also, have the same effect on the observer. When I first looked at Mark Tobey's drawing entitled the New Day, I was overwhelmed with the images and hidden stories that were revealing themselves. ...... paintings with tangible souls. Ali, you are a kindred spirit.

[@lesathie6604]

Brilhante! Finalmente, um fôlego de algo novo, algo belo e original no mundo das artes... Essa cinestesia é o que torna suas telas tão vivas !!! O hipnotizante caos reflete a sensação do mundo e do momento no qual vivemos... É como se esse lindo e talentoso jovem, trouxesse Bosch ao presente ... Encantada com seu trabalho ! Acabo de conhecer o canal... Muito obrigada !!!

[@mccalli3560]

His story is a great example of something amazing coming from something bad. Wishing him all the best. His work is exceptional!

[@mS-iz9np]

His works more than amazing, I keep looking at his painting to understand and I am keeping to search for his arts

[@pauldrake1858]

As a painter myself I find his work absolutely inspiring! Pure genius.

[@jenbo2547]

How interesting how his vision and hearing come together to produce such amazing art. "They are finished when they are quiet". I can't imagine. I loved listening to him talking about how he views what is around him. His work is beautiful and fascinating. I personally love his use of color, it seems almost necessary.

[@safoorayousefi3814]

I am glad to learn about this artist. What as interesting combination of experience, style, technique, and color! It's fascinating how he is using his neurological condition to "listen to" his paintings.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Safoora Yousefi really incredible

[@demarcusharrison3609]

Thank you!🙂

[@TheAzzamusik]

I have no words, it's just breath taking!!

[@royadarvishzadeh4652]

eine hervorragende Arbeit. sehr interessant

[@amonbeck]

"These colors exist in nature, and in your imagination, so why can't they be painted?" Wonderful statement. There are only limitations if you subscribe to them.

[@jahhah6719]

So true...👍🏿

[@thistubeisforyou4388]

Loved the very end when he talks about his use of color. I often feel like I shouldn't use too many colors because it puts people off, but that's what's so friggin' fantastic about art. Sometimes it's meant to make a certain type of person uncomfortable.

[@sirsirosariya9617]

MAGNIFICENT & BRILLIANT! We Are Proud of You! & We Are Proud To Be Iranians from the Land of Aryans, Zoroaster, Buddha & The Heart Chakra of The Earth. ✨🌹🌹🔥🔥🙏🔥🔥🌹🌹✨

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

He's truly a great artist.

[@lynnearlyriser]

His studio is so neat, I'm jealous.

[@billykobilca6321]

Lynn Early I know ...right

[@jackcole4485]

This young artist is brilliant indeed.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

It’s amazing how much movement and spatial depth he creates in one painting. It kind of reminds me of looking at Avant-garde music scores as well.

[@hellenic.h1168]

Wow watched this over n over n I could still look at n watch a painting of his for ever so brilliantly coloured just like real life!!! :)):)):)).

[@fiziwig]

I really love his work.

[@myaangelina5483]

wow, these paintings took my breath away...the heaviness to the ether

[@fineartist7710]

...This young man is an example of what is a true artist....feeling, intelligence and work.

[@hellenic.h1168]

Beautifully painted amazingly felt!:)):)):)).

[@noemigamboa9348]

Su obra es impresionante,una maravilla,Es un gran artista para mi.

[@notlimey]

I have often wondered at those who can look at a work of art (of any kind) for a very long time. I will look, then look away, then look again, look away, feel the energy (or not) flowing out at me, then move on to the next. I think with his work I really could stand there and look and look and look and let it flow over me like music. I understand what he says when he talks about music coming from the art.

[@lisengel2498]

What a nice and inspiring artist. I loved his way of drawing charcoal images drawn from his Big paintings and a very organised studio too

[@mikegurney9278]

His thought process based on experience,sound, sight and combined senses, his painting melding these intangible senses to tangible composition, design by history, war, human expression, thinking is the key by extension of the hand.

[@SowmyaSuryanarayana]

wow, thank you for this wonderful video. The colors are so beautiful n feels like shades of innumerable emotions n feelings. I am amazed. It is an expression, coping skill, extremely therapeutic n supports catherisis and leads towards hope to who resonate... this is my personal feeling. Could not move without leaving a note. Thanks again.

[@respallturner]

Simply wonderful!

[@conradconrad24]

Love these series! Please keep them coming!

[@evelynsommerville]

absolutely amazing this man is a genius.

[@DeadGuye1995]

This guy is really awesome, he sits above so many

[@MeaveChan]

Hey Bloomberg, thanks for this series!

[@jahhah6719]

Very cool that music is his driving force to get him inspired... I can definitely relate to that type of union

[@shatterstar8733]

The black water painting really caught me!

[@nyxdoc2801]

Wow ! He is awesome

[@iacidboon]

I found this very interesting. I’m mot so keen on his paintings but once I understood the background i could appreciate them. I liked the b&w drawings very much and resonated with the artist’s way of relating to his environment, the way he gathered aspects of it and added depth to his busy works by including them here and there.

[@amindnile]

Breathtaking and refreshing

[@lawrenceroy3495]

Just like his art, it's invoking!!

[@guacamole9199]

I love his color palette!!!

[@ironfistarrival]

His way of his way ! beautiful .

[@erincarr9411]

it's nice to find other artists with synithsesia

[@reneangulotrujillo]

Incredible instincts for the imaginary! Bravo!

[@Rose-pz8es]

amazing Art

[@adityacultureworld6749]

My pleasure to see you .... great work

[@margietalk]

10:35, the world's neatest work space ever. :)) thank you to bloomberg for introducing me to mr. banisadr! wonderful video of brilliant artist. and a brooklyn man. yay.

[@ladybug7967]

Absolutely brilliant artist.

[@willdixon9525]

Very nice painting style!

[@PatsyC57]

Amazing.

[@kirstincarl9961]

wow, new fav!

[@donnawoodford6641]

The dynamic scrapnal of war...so complex and profound.

[@androandro7179]

Genius!

[@the_pinello]

exceptional talent. very otherworldly , magical ., the beauty in the pain

[@ai-man212]

Gorgeous work. Brilliant artist. Makes me wish I could develop synesthesia. I wouldn't try to steal his style, (I have my own) but I will definitely study his color-mixing combinations because they are supremely beautiful; especially the purples, blues, and greens.

[@KlavierEum]

Really fascinating art. My body feels very good after wathing the video.

[@andrewmilne1679]

Fantastic I have nerver seen anything like it before.

[@kellybillette7209]

Excellent! It is dark but I have nightmares like this...........very creative and honest!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CashJohnston]

Wish I could afford some of this dudes art! I watched this 24 min video for 2.5hrs.

[@patriciabrickell4005]

Great talent thanks

[@Guayabero1977]

That is no excuse. There are literally tons of struggling very talented artists out there with very impressive works, just as impressive as this artists.

[@leonaryder7439]

Sailing Gauguin um. No. Been done before...... Look at who they compare him too..... He's just taking what they do and making it his own.. Same thing they did.....

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

Nice guy, I like his work.

[@AnsaAziz-uy5rz]

very beautiful

[@JokeNeyrinck]

fantastic

[@UMBUBA]

Bravo! Proud of my Persian bro!

[@Guayabero1977]

Impressive work

[@jolajola718]

beautiful

[@lindas.martin2806]

Amazing, I feel woken up to new realities, the movement, choreography embraces, thank you! Just subscribed.

[@cmralph...]

Brilliant.

[@Chronomatrix]

Woah beautiful paintings

[@paschamo]

love it !!

[@PaintingwithEnrique]

Good we need more videos like this

[@jamiebanks6479]

Great work

[@scottiej1294]

“Writing about art is like dancing about architecture” This video takes this quote to a whole new level... A painting is not music or sound- fight me.

[@ortegart]

Excelente artist !!!

[@nitinchampaneria4972]

Terrific

[@lisengel2498]

I liked the music he listened to in the video. Can you write the reference? And very interesting to see and hear the ways he took inspiration from art, imagination, surroundings and reality - noicy and beautifull and intense

[@artcraftmathcareenjoylearn1434]

Professor Banisadr, your paintings are astonishing, could you please teach me your painting style by youtube? Thanks,

[@faith3276]

Very nice.

[@Kumurajiva]

Wow, amazing, very cute man

[@jrw5392]

it's a shame that these videos are not captioned, for us deaf and hard of hearing, people.

[@lblack1961]

Wow,...they really should be captioned!

[@orphansparrow2]

It is for me. I wonder if they changed that since you said something sometime ago?

[@DMS198526]

Dude they are, hit the CC button. Hope that helps

[@daikayll1897]

Why bother. Its just money making waffle.

[@datuingino]

awesome art! also reminds me of mark ruffalo

[@brannonmcclure6970]

Nice Work. Bosh is something else.

[@sirwandawod]

the sound of his voice intriguing

[@joycebrandao3947]

Intrigante!!! 💥

[@rochellegutman8730]

Wow! Amazing artist

[@peace2191]

هنر نزد ایرانیان است و بس خداوند حفظت کنه درو بر شما که از بدترین خاطراتت بهتری ها رو ساختی و به روزگار امروز بسطش دادی آفرین برشما

[@shallomjay8302]

How much is his work? They are extraordinary!!!!

[@honeyjain8893]

its very beautiful panting and style . can you plz upload it in Hindi....

[@leomarianobrasil]

sensacional :)

[@freetreebees]

His mother is stunning

[@yasssh7]

which artist are they talking about from 4:26 ?

[@isthisart1555]

nice :-)

[@adrianmatic9832]

His mum is a beautiful looking woman

[@shao7414]

how can i get this music 0:32 ? please help

[@artery5929]

He is artist.

[@sharon1775]

l love them

[@fromeveryting29]

I have synesthesia also. I haven't heard anyone complain over having it. To me, I see every letter and number as having colour personality and a gender. It enriches people if anything. It's a strong association between colour and shape.

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

i'm so 2020 Artist & You get me Now.

[@Crewchief227]

As an artist that as well is influenced by war, in school for my BFA, and trying to bring airbrushing back to the fine art world instead of helmets and cars, I can only dream of being in the MET someday.

[@lobsterbobable]

How is this about you?

[@notlimey]

inspiration I suppose.

[@Yanaschaf]

'Bring back'? It's already there. You're just using it - you're bringing it nowhere.

[@dangray]

I will meet him some day

[@tsakalik]

"hey, i love your garden!" "GET THE FUCKOUTATHERE!"

[@mahmudulhassan9521]

Wow

[@rochellegutman8730]

His paintings seem alive