The entire hammer price fetched for this lot benefits Magic of Persia. Established in 2004, Magic of Persia is a UK-based non-profit charity, which nurtures and develops Iranian cultural practitioners of the arts. Magic of Persia has established initiatives promoting modern, contemporary and classical Persian art, music and media in partnership with world-class institutions, including The British Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum. The London Film School, the Royal College of Art, Frieze Art Fair and Art Dubai among many others.

Rodin Hamidi (Iran, b. 1983) is a top emerging Iranian artists and a most celebrated film-maker working today. "Untitled (from the 'TEMPLE OF THE MIND' series)" (2009) is special unique edition 1/1 digital print that Rodin created especially for Magic of Persia, and belongs to the artist's iconic '"TEMPLE OF THE MIND" series, that explores the intersections between storytelling and visual psychology. Here Classical statues frame a formal courtyard that floats against a brilliant blue sky, supported by larger than life, vibrant flowers. Hamidi states: "I believe that art is not only an effective way of communication, but has an enormous power to transform societies". This work measures 31.5 x 51.20 inches (80 x 130 cm), is unique edition 1/1 and in excellent condition.

Rodin received his B.F.A. with honors from Middlesex University, U.K., his B.A. in photography from Azad University of Arts, Tehran, and his degree in Cinematography from New York Film Academy. His work has been featured in several publications, including Next Level Magazine, Canvas Magazine, and the book "Iranian Photography Now", by Rose Issa. Hamidi was awarded the Grand Prize in the international “Global Democracy Video Challenge” for his short film "The Path", which was screened at the Directors Gild of America, as well as at the United Nations in New York City. Rodin Hamidi presently lives and works as a photographer, film Director and Cinematographer in New York.