Rayka Milanian
Rayka Milanian was born in 1969 in Tehran. She completed her undergraduate studies in painting in 1994 at Islamic Azad University. This artist has participated in numerous group events, including national painting biennials and the annual "Manifestation of Emotion" exhibition. Milanian held her first solo exhibition in 1998 at Seyhoun Gallery, and her most recent solo show was in 2018 at Golestan Gallery. Throughout this period, her works have been consistently presented in solo or group exhibitions every two years. Her works have also been featured in the Tehran Auction. Rayka Milanian’s artworks are inspired by nature and revolve around the theme of rebirth.
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Emphasis on Geometric Space: How Does the Captivating Part of the Paintings Become Hidden from the Viewer’s Eyes?؟
October 23, 2025
Rayka Milanian’s artworks mark a kind of return to modernism in Iranian art, a tendency that can be seen in the works of many artists who have sought to explore the common ground between Iranian artistic traditions and modernist perspectives.
According to Mehr News Agency, an exhibition of Rayka Milanian’s paintings titled “Again” is currently on view at Ba Gallery, opening on Friday, October 10.
A repeated journey back to the self
October 19, 2025
In the course of contemporary Iranian painting, there are works that, instead of engaging in dialogue with the external world, turn inward transforming introspection into a space for revelation. Rayka Milanian’s “Again” series belongs to this category: paintings that are neither objective representations of nature nor purely abstract. Rather, they can be seen as visual narratives of dwelling in silence.
"Again" by Rayka Milanian: “The lifes of a flower lasts five or six days.”
October 7, 2025
According to Mehr News Agency, a new collection of works by Rayka Milanian will be presented in an exhibition titled "Again", opening on Friday, October 10 at BaGallery.
The solo exhibition "Again" will be held: “The lifes of a flower lasts five or six days.”
October 7, 2025
According to Honaronline, a new collection of works by Rayka Milanian, titled "Again", will be showcased at Ba Gallery starting Friday, October 10.
Four In Bloom
June 28, 2025
A Group Exhibition of Women Artists Exploring Growth, Stillness, and the Natural World in USA.
"Color by Color" exhibition will be held
February 19, 2025
The statement of this exhibition reads: "The walls of our gallery undergo a transformation throughout the year, adorned with various works that bring a fresh spirit and new colors. This exhibition features selected works from prominent artists, most of whom have collaborated with this gallery, along with several other contemporary artists in the visual arts of Iran. The common thread that connects all the works in this exhibition is the diversity of themes and a focus on a spectrum of vibrant colors. As we look at the colors in this collection of artworks, we move toward the colors of spring and the new year, 'Color by Color'."
"Color by Color" Arrives at the Gallery
February 19, 2025
in the statement for this exhibition, it is mentioned: "The walls of our gallery take on a fresh spirit and new colors throughout the year with various works in different colors and designs. This exhibition features selected works from prominent artists, most of whom have collaborated with this gallery, along with several other contemporary artists in the visual arts of Iran. The common thread that connects all the works in this exhibition is the diversity of themes and a focus on a spectrum of vibrant colors. As we look at the colors in this collection of artworks, we move towards the colors of spring and the new year with 'Color by Color.'"