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.

[@mccalli3560]

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

[@pauldrake1858]

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

[@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!!! :)):)):)).

[@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.

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

So true...👍🏿

[@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

[@TheAzzamusik]

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

[@hellenic.h1168]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@myaangelina5483]

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

[@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. ✨🌹🌹🔥🔥🙏🔥🔥🌹🌹✨

[@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.

[@demarcusharrison3609]

Thank you!🙂

[@jackcole4485]

This young artist is brilliant indeed.

[@mS-iz9np]

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

[@conradconrad24]

Love these series! Please keep them coming!

[@respallturner]

Simply wonderful!

[@fineartist7710]

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

[@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

[@lynnearlyriser]

His studio is so neat, I'm jealous.

[@billykobilca6321]

Lynn Early I know ...right

[@MeaveChan]

Hey Bloomberg, thanks for this series!

[@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.

[@DrSowmyaSuryanarayana]

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.

[@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.

[@evelynsommerville]

absolutely amazing this man is a genius.

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

He's truly a great artist.

[@royadarvishzadeh4652]

eine hervorragende Arbeit. sehr interessant

[@reneangulotrujillo]

Incredible instincts for the imaginary! Bravo!

[@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.

[@fiziwig]

I really love his work.

[@guacamole9199]

I love his color palette!!!

[@willdixon9525]

Very nice painting style!

[@KlavierEum]

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

[@ironfistarrival]

His way of his way ! beautiful .

[@kellybillette7209]

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

[@Rose-pz8es]

amazing Art

[@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

[@the_pinello]

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

[@kirstincarl9961]

wow, new fav!

[@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 !!!

[@erincarr9411]

it's nice to find other artists with synithsesia

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

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

[@nyxdoc2801]

Wow ! He is awesome

[@adityacultureworld6749]

My pleasure to see you .... great work

[@noemigamboa9348]

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

[@ladybug7967]

Absolutely brilliant artist.

[@PatsyC57]

Amazing.

[@shatterstar8733]

The black water painting really caught me!

[@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.....

[@donnawoodford6641]

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

[@Guayabero1977]

Impressive work

[@DeadGuye1995]

This guy is really awesome, he sits above so many

[@paschamo]

love it !!

[@andrewmilne1679]

Fantastic I have nerver seen anything like it before.

[@UMBUBA]

Bravo! Proud of my Persian bro!

[@jamiebanks6479]

Great work

[@lawrenceroy3495]

Just like his art, it's invoking!!

[@Chronomatrix]

Woah beautiful paintings

[@androandro7179]

Genius!

[@AnsaAziz-uy5rz]

very beautiful

[@PaintingwithEnrique]

Good we need more videos like this

[@JokeNeyrinck]

fantastic

[@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.

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

Nice guy, I like his work.

[@cmralph...]

Brilliant.

[@ortegart]

Excelente artist !!!

[@Kumurajiva]

Wow, amazing, very cute man

[@jolajola718]

beautiful

[@lindas.martin2806]

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

[@faith3276]

Very nice.

[@datuingino]

awesome art! also reminds me of mark ruffalo

[@nitinchampaneria4972]

Terrific

[@leo.mariano]

sensacional :)

[@brannonmcclure6970]

Nice Work. Bosh is something else.

[@sirwandawod]

the sound of his voice intriguing

[@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.

[@joycebrandao3947]

Intrigante!!! 💥

[@rochellegutman8730]

Wow! Amazing artist

[@isthisart1555]

nice :-)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

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

[@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

[@rochellegutman8730]

His paintings seem alive

[@freetreebees]

His mother is stunning

[@reneangulotrujillo]

All art aspires toward the condition of music! -Walter pater

[@artery5929]

He is artist.

[@adrianmatic9832]

His mum is a beautiful looking woman

[@tsakalik]

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

[@dangray]

I will meet him some day

[@reneangulotrujillo]

Art will be less like sculpture and more like music! -Van Gogh

[@artcraftmathcareenjoylearn1434]

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

[@stevenshields3079]

complaining about the edge of art will not make a Worhal or Basqiat any less valuable. Values change. Also, cymatics create everything... this fellow is informed, but not uptight. Much respect, sir.

[@unglemergy]

well done son. if by the off chance you catch this comment thanks for the inspirational drive. high five.

[@shallomjay8302]

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

[@honeyjain8893]

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

[@mahmudulhassan9521]

Wow