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First Contemporary Middle Eastern Art Auction Announced at Artnet Auctions     

NEW YORK, N.Y.- Artnet Auctions is proud to announce the first online auction of Contemporary Middle Eastern Art. This seven day sale brings together a unique collection of artworks by both emerging and established artists from the Middle East, including Ahmad Mater, Sadegh Tirafkan, Vahid Sharifian, and Parviz Kalantari. The artworks range from outstanding photographs to sculptures and paintings by sought-after artists from countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This unique sale is curated by Nazy Nazhand, founder of ART MIDDLE EAST, the leading platform for promoting Contemporary Art from the Middle East through specialized programming and cultural events. “As the premier online auction site, artnet has revolutionized viewing, debating, and acquiring art for a global audience with the