An art gallery interior with varied artworks on display, including framed paintings, a wooden sculpture, and a display table with a glass case. — Modernisms: Iranian, Turkish, and Indian Highlights from NYU’s Abby Weed Grey Collection at Grey Art Museum, NYU, 2019.… *Modernisms: Iranian, Turkish, and Indian Highlights from NYU’s Abby Weed Grey Collection* at Grey Art Museum, NYU, 2019. Photo: Nicholas Papananias

The New York University Art Collection

The NYU Art Collection, which the Grey Art Museum has stewarded since its opening in 1975, was initiated in 1958 with Francis Picabia’s Résonateur (c. 1922) and Fritz Glarner’s Relational Painting (1949–50). Today, the collection includes nearly 7,000 objects and is primarily composed of late-19th- and 20th-century works, ranging from Pablo Picasso’s monumental public sculpture Bust of Sylvette (1968), to one of Joseph Cornell's boxes, Chocolat Menier (1952), to a bronze Heech sculpture (1972) by Iranian modernist Parviz Tanavoli. The NYU Art Collection includes major donated acquisitions, such as the Abby Weed Grey Collection of Modern Asian and Middle Eastern Art and the Cottrell-Lovett Collection.

Explore a partial list of artists in the NYU Art Collection at the bottom of this page.

The collection’s particular strength is American painting from the 1940s to the present, with works by such well-known artists as Romare Bearden, Helen Frankenthaler, Arshile Gorky, Adolph Gottlieb, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, and Ad Reinhardt. European prints are also well represented, with works by Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, and Picasso, to name a few.

When Abby Weed Grey endowed the Grey Art Museum in 1974, she expanded the NYU Art Collection with a gift of some 1,000 works of modern art that she acquired during her frequent travels in Asia and the Middle East. Truly an unparalleled and unique resource, the Abby Weed Grey Collection of Modern Asian and Middle Eastern Art includes some of the largest institutional holdings of Iranian, Indian, and Turkish modern art outside those countries.

One focus of Grey Art Museum acquisitions is art that has emerged from downtown New York’s creative milieu, as seen in works by Norman Bluhm, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Deborah Kass, and Glenn Ligon, among others. In 2022 the museum announced a major gift of over 200 works by downtown New York artists from longtime art patrons and social activists Dr. James Cottrell and Mr. Joseph Lovett.

Featured Artworks

Spherical sculpture composed of a central light wooden ball densely tacked with steel nails; a large area of the wooden orb is not covered with nails and is visible to viewers.

Mahmud Ahmadi, Construction, 1966. Wood and steel nails, 8 in. diameter. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Multimedia work on paper showing calligraphic forms in black and red on a neutral background; an Arabic prayer is at the top of the paper with two rows of letters in Arabic script at the bottom.

Siah Armajani, Sealed Letter, 1964. Acrylic, ink, string, and sealing wax on paper, 10 1/4 x 13 in. Grey Art Museum, New…

Black and white photo collage of building facades and abstract shapes with a silhouetted figure on stairs. Alt-text generated by AI.

Romare Bearden, Spring Way, 1964. Photograph on Masonite, 26 x 37 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract ink splatter artwork with handwritten text on a beige background. Transcribed Text: "meet me in the park if you love me." Alt-text generated by AI.

Norman Bluhm, Meet Me In The Park, from 22 Poem Paintings, 1960. Gouache on paper, 19 1/4 x 14 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract painting with a vertical post-like structure adorned with colored shapes and inscriptions on a muted background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Shanti Dave, Composition #1, 1968. Oil and wax on canvas, 31 3/4 x 16 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Painting of a tall red figure upside down on a cream-colored background, feet in the air, their hands reaching down into a pool of blue water in a diving position. Persian inscription cuts across the middle of the divers's body and covers the surface of the blue water.

Kamran Diba, Diver, 1967. Oil on canvas, 80 3/4 x 34 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Monotype with a design of green vines budding with orange, red, and blue flowers on a cream-colored background. Two bluejays sit atop vines, examining the flowers, in the bottom of the work.

Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Flowers, 1965. Oil on canvas (monotype), 26 x 20 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract painting with flowing red, blue, green, and brown shapes on a beige background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Helen Frankenthaler, Seascape with Dunes, 1962. Oil on canvas, 70 x 140 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting of a seated figure smoking a hookah against a blue background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Maqbool Fida (M.F.) Husain, Virgin Night, 1964. Oil on canvas, 39 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with white dots on a deep red-brown background, forming swirling patterns. Alt-text generated by AI.

Yayoi Kusama, No. Red A, 1960. Oil on canvas, 71 x 63 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

A star-shaped arrangement of colorful circular lights on a dark background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Tom Lloyd, Moskee, 1967–68. Electronic sculpture, 36 x 40 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with a sunflower-like shape in brown and amber tones, featuring textured lines and dripped elements.

Masoumeh Seyhoun, Composition #13, 1967. Enamel and lacquer on canvas, 33 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract artwork of an elongated, stylized face in red tones, set against a cream background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Nevin Islek, Self Portrait, 1965. Oil and sand on paper mounted on masonite, 20 x 13 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract painting with blue geometric shapes and accents of green, brown, and black.

Parviz Tanavoli, Abstract in Blue, 1961. Tempera and gilt on paper, 7 x 18 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting with rows of blue anamorphic forms on a beige background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Blue Poet of Iran, 1964. Oil on canvas, 26 x 32 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract reddish-brown metal relief with animal-like figures.

Parviz Tanavoli, Confrontation, 1967. Hammered copper, 27 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract white, black, and blue ceramic sculpture of a humanoid figure with a bull-like creature.

Parviz Tanavoli, Darius the Great, 1963. Glazed ceramic, 27 1/2 x 28 x 20 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University. Gift of…

Abstract ceramic sculpture with white, blue, and black colors on four metallic legs.

Parviz Tanavoli, Fabulous Beast, 1961. Glazed ceramic and copper, 28 x 22 1/2 x 12 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Abstract painting with blue, black, and brown geometric shapes on a grayish-white background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Figures, 1961. Watercolor and gilt on paper, 21 1/8 x 13 1/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Artwork featuring beige forms resembling hands within a square grid on an off-white background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Hands of a Poet, 1966. Painted wood and plaster construction, 47 3/4 x 32 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum,…

Abstract painting of a face and hands in blue and black tones with swirling patterns.

Parviz Tanavoli, Head of a Woman, 1961. Tempera and ink on paper, 18 1/4 x 11 7/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Bronze abstract sculpture on a rectangular base, featuring a geometric human-like form with tubular arms and a triangular body.

Parviz Tanavoli, I Desire My Beloved, 1969. Bronze on travertine stone base, 20 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum,…

Abstract painting with blue semi-figurative shapes on a textured white background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Last Poet of Iran, 1962. Oil on canvas, 26 x 32 in. Grey Art Gallery, New York University Art Collection.…

An abstract painting featuring a grid of black, humanoid shapes on a textured, pastel-colored background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Last Poet of Iran, 1962. Oil on canvas, 46 7/8 x 45 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

A grid of abstract, humanoid black shapes on a textured pale background, with one red shape.

Parviz Tanavoli, Last Poet of Iran, 1964. Oil on canvas, 46 5/8 x 45 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract circular design resembling an eye with intricate patterns and fragmented outer sections.

Parviz Tanavoli, Mystic Eye, 1962. Etching on paper, 14 3/4 x 19 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract painting with geometric shapes, featuring a large figure bending over smaller figures with hands up in a protective stance, set against a blue background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Myth, 1961. Gouache, ink, and gilt on paper. 39 x 27 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Bronze sculpture resembling a mechanical object with cylindrical and cubical components.

Parviz Tanavoli, Poet and the Horizontal Beloved, 1963. Bronze, 15 3/4 x 12 3/8 x 24 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Bronze sculpture with bird with raised tail feathers perched on a humanoid figure standing atop a wooden pedestal.

Parviz Tanavoli, Poet in Love with Bird, 1961. Bronze on wood base, 15 x 5 3/4 x 3 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Abstract exhibition poster featuring large stylized figures and bold text reading "TANAVOLI" and "ATELIER KABOUD AVE PAHLAVI 50 2-16 DEC. 1961."

Parviz Tanavoli, Poster for Tanavoli Exhibition, 1961. Silkscreen on paper, 39 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract humanoid and animal-like figures and symbols in blue and black on a light gray-blue background with a centrally positioned blue rectangle.

Parviz Tanavoli, Sculptures of Persepolis #1, 1961. Tempera on paper, 23 3/8 x 17 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Tall sculptural artwork with geometric black patterns on a white base, topped by a hand motif.

Parviz Tanavoli, Shirin, Beloved of King, 1963. Glazed ceramic and metal, 59 1/2 x 14 x 14 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract artwork with textured metal-like materials, including something resembling a necklace, in a wooden frame.

Parviz Tanavoli, Shirin's Necklace, 1964. Mixed-media relief, 11 x 9 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Tall abstract sculpture of a humanoid figure with clawed feet, a rectangular body, and raised hand perched atop

Parviz Tanavoli, Song of Life, 1963. Copper, steel, glass and wax apple, 79 3/8 x 16 x 8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract print composed of black and white grid with unique designs in each cell, including faces and geometric shapes.

Parviz Tanavoli, The Fruit of Life, 1964. Lithograph on paper, 20 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

An abstract artwork with a block of blue text, possibly in Persian calligraphy, and symbols above a blue form composed of dynamic shapes and agular lines against a green background.

Parviz Tanavoli, The Horse of Prophet, 1964. Lithograph on paper, 30 x 19 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting of two blue humanoid figures against a pale background with Persian calligraphic script.

Parviz Tanavoli, The Lovers, 1961. Tempera on paper, 25 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Bronze abstract sculpture with geometric forms on a black wooden base.

Parviz Tanavoli, The Prophet, 1964. Bronze on wood base, 22 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting of two intertwined figures in black, blue, and brown on a light background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Two Figures, 1960. Acrylic and gilt on cardboard, 19 5/8 x 15 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Printof two black abstract figures comprised of stached geometric shapes, standing side by side on a white background.

Parviz Tanavoli, Two Figures, 1962. Aquatint on paper, 7 3/8 x 3 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Minimal line drawing of two reclining nude female figures, one on the top half of the paper and one on the bottom half, with scattered Persian calligraphic text

Parviz Tanavoli, Two Reclining Nudes, 1960. Ink on paper, 25 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 12 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Painting with Persian calligraphic inscriptions in black ink densely covering a white background.

Siah Armajani, Calligraphy, 1964. Ink on canvas, 60 x 41 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Painting composed of two ovoid forms that seem to represent celestial bodies on a dark blue background. Nearly illegible Persian script appears on the surface of the painting.

Siah Armajani, Prayer for the Sun, 1962. Oil on canvas, 48 1/4 x 32 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Computerized print with a central red illustrated apple and the repeated letters A P P L E in various configurations alongside phrases "PRINT APPLE 2," "CONTINUE," "RED," SPACE," SIAH ARMAJANI," "CONTRAL DATA," "67," "STOP."

Siah Armajani, Print Apple 2, 1967. Computerized print, 9 1/2 x 13 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Artwork made of six open books with red ribbons, arranged vertically on a dark wooden background.

Siah Armajani, Warren Report, 1965. Books, wood, ribbon, and wax, 46 1/2 x 32 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

A minimalist painting with three horizontal red sections featuring small clusters of yellow dots.

Bijan Dowlatshahi, Acrylic 2, 1969. Acrylic on canvas, 59 1/2 x 72 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract geometric painting with a central yellow oval over a grid pattern and burgundy background with clusters of white dots.

Bijan Dowlatshahi, Acrylic 4, 1969. Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 71 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Minimalist mustard-colored painting with two columns of clusters of white dots.

Bijan Dowlatshahi, Acrylic 5, 1969. Acrylic on canvas, 71 x 60 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Painting depicting the Persian letters of the alphabet in a grid pattern, with dark purple script and light purple squares of the grid appearing on a lighter tan background.

Bijan Dowlatshahi, Persian Alphabet on Grid Pattern, 1969. Brush on dyed canvas, 79 x 139 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Colorful painting with repetitive diagonal patterns of letterlike symbols in blue, green, red, and yellow on a white background.

Bijan Dowlatshahi, Persian Number Game, 1969. Oil and pencil on canvas, 47 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Red geometric railing shape on a pale green, brick-patterned background.

Bijan Dowlatshahi, Red Balcony, 1969. Acrylic on canvas, 84 x 70 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract artwork featuring a violet birdlike creature with a ring in its mouth, hovering above a vaguely architectural scene with intricate patterns on a pink background.

Mansour Ghandriz, Animals and Betrothal, c. 1961-64. Watercolor and ink on paper (two-sided), recto, 19 7/8 x 13 in. Grey…

Abstract artwork with two black four-legged creatures , the smaller of the two standing on the other's back, on a purple background.

Mansour Ghandriz, Animals and Betrothal, c. 1961-64. Watercolor and ink on paper (two-sided), verso, 19 7/8 x 13 in. Grey…

Abstract painting featuring a central oval shape surrounding a square with vertical lines, resembling a grid. This central form is flanked by a variety of geometric shapes.

Mansour Ghandriz, Mother and Child, 1961. Oil on canvas (two-sided), verso, 20 3/4 x 26 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract painting with earthy tones depicting a mythical creature with a long neck and long legs in a primitive, graphic style.

Mansour Ghandriz, Simurg, c. 1961–64. Oil on burlap, 64 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Watercolor of a large, old-looking brown structure with tall walls, surrounded by foliage and foregrounded by rooftops.

Behrooz Golzari, Arch - Tabriz, 1964. Watercolor and felt tip pen on paper, 14 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Black and white ink drawing of a landscape with mountains, path, figures, and foliage.

Behrooz Golzari, Azerbayjan, 1963. Brush and ink on paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Sepia-toned sketch of a large leaning tree with a backdrop of arched architecture.

Behrooz Golzari, Isfahan, 1961. Felt tip pen on paper, 19 1/4 x 13 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Mimimal ink drawing of a pianist playing a piano, turned away from the viewer.

Behrooz Golzari, Pianist, 1960. Ink wash on paper, 9 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Watercolor painting of a forest picnic scene with trees and figures, one standing and some seated on the ground.

Behrooz Golzari, Picnic, n.d. Watercolor on paper, 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Minimal ink drawing of a lake scene with boats and a pier.

Behrooz Golzari, Rezie Lake, 1963. Ink on paper, 7 1/2 x 21 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Angels in vibrant blue and ruby garments and white turbans with animals in a lush, green landscape.

Mahmud Javadipur, Persian Angels, 1961. Oil on paper, 19 1/2 x 28 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Print showing five figures in white turbans gathered on a hillside, with one playing a lute-like instrument.

Mahmud Javadipur, Persian Picnic, 1961. Woodcut on paper, 21 5/8 x 17 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Ornate framed painting depicting a couple in a lush, decorative setting with intricate floral and geometric patterns.

Hossein Khatayi, Persian Lovers, 1969. Ink, paint, gold paint on embossed and inlaid leather, applied cloth, 18 1/2 x 23 in.…

Painting depicting a half human and half horse creature, in an abstracted style recalling traditional Persian textiles and designs. The figure is composed of geometric shapes and painted in beige, red-brown, olive green, and coal-colored tones.

Sirous Malek, Centaur, 1961. Oil and ink on paper, 30 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Oval-shaped painting depicting an abstract painting with two humanoid figures composed of black, white, red, and yellow brushstrokes and angular and circular shapes standing side-by-side. The background features a dynamic swirl of blues and whites, creating a sky-like appearance.

Sirous Malek, Centaur, 1961. Oil and ink on paper, 19 5/8 x 29 1/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Ink and watercolor artwork depicting a bearded figure standing, hand held up to the sky, in a decorated yellow boat on a blue-gray rock above water, with a cloudy sky background.

Morteza Momayez, Mythological Antic I, 1961. Ink and watercolor on paper, 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Morteza Momayez, Mythological Antic II, 1961. Ink and watercolor on paper, 8 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Ink and watercolor artwork depicting a stylized creature with horns and a scale-patterned body standing among stylized trees and an olive-green and dark yellow background.

Morteza Momayez, Mythological Antic III, 1961. Ink and watercolor on paper, 7 1/4 x 8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract artwork of two stylized figures, one with exaggerated muscles and the other with a shield and helmet, in a dynamic pose.

Morteza Momayez, Mythological Antic IV, 1961. Ink and crayon on paper, 5 1/2 x 7 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Abstracted ink and watercolor rendering of a bearded figure in a tunic-like garment walking past simply drawn tan and black mountains against a flat black background.

Morteza Momayez, Mythological Antic V, 1961. Ink and watercolor on paper, 8 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Artwork depicting a central humanoid figure in black crayon and ink, with exaggerated limbs, possibly holding a long object, standing alongside another indistinct form that incorporates sweeping, curved lines. The composition is on a beige background, encapsulated within an uneven, irregularly shaped border.

Morteza Momayez, Mythological Antic VI, 1961. Ink and crayon on paper, 5 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract mixed media work depicting a sinuous march of red musical notes against a loosely incised grid on a beige background.

Mir-Hossein Mousavi (Khameneh), Musical Notations, 1967. Gouache and mixed media on composition board, 27 3/4 x 35 1/4 in.…

Abstract painting of a reclining mother figure wearing a head covering, with blue and purple tones, surrounded by Persian calligraphic text.

Nasser Ovissi, Mother and Child, 1967. Acrylic on canvas, 31 1/2 x 38 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork of a reclining feminine figure with colorful dots and black Persian calligraphy on a washy blue and purple background.

Nasser Ovissi, Persian Odalisque, 1968. Oil wash on canvas, 28 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Three-dimensions wood construction painted with oils, featuring a central vertical ridge with a warm orange accent.

Ru'in Pakbaz, Composition Four, 1967. Oil on wood, 32 1/8 x 24 x 5 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Three-dimensional wood construction painted with oils, with central gray rectangles and surrounding triangular sections in earthy tones

Ru'in Pakbaz, Composition One, c. 1967. Oil on wood, 32 1/8 x 24 1/4 x 5 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Symmetrical geometric design with painted black and red shapes on a golden metallic background. At the center is a large, symmetrical, abstract form composed of various interconnected shapes, including a central circle surrounded by complex angular patterns framed by thick black lines. The structure extends vertically across the canvas, creating a totem-like appearance.

Ru'in Pakbaz, Untitled, 1964. Oil and lacquer on etched metal sheet nailed to wood support, 25 x 13 7/8 in. Grey Art Museum,…

Painting that largely appears abstract, formed by a variety of densely articulated script. The figure of a female bandit on horseback (holding a cocked Colt 45 pistol) is embedded within its web of black lines.

Faramarz Pilaram, Colt 45, 1968. Oil on canvas, 53 x 39 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Mixed-media work depicting architectural fragments and body parts that merge, in shades of gold, silver, and emerald green. Domes and minarets appear as geometric forms alongside similarly abstracted representations of religious props, such as the hand of Hazrat Abbas.

Faramarz Pilaram, Mosques of Isfahan (A), 1963. Ink, paint, and printed seals on paper, 54 x 38 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New…

Faramarz Pilaram, Mosques of Isfahan (B), c. 1962. Ink, watercolor, and gold and silver paint on paper, 45 3/4 x 34 3/4 in.…

Mixed-media work depicting architectural fragments and organic shapes that merge, in shades of bronze, gold, and silver. Domes and minarets appear as geometric forms alongside similarly abstracted representations of religious props, such as the hand of Hazrat Abbas.

Faramarz Pilaram, Mosques of Isfahan (C), 1962. Ink, paint, and printed seals on paper, 34 x 33 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New…

Mixed-media work depicting architectural fragments and body parts that merge, in shades of gold, silver, yellow-green, and dark blue. Domes and minarets appear as geometric forms alongside similarly abstracted representations of religious props, such as the hand of Hazrat Abbas.

Faramarz Pilaram, Village Mosque, 1962. Ink (seals), watercolor, silver and gilt on paper, 25 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. Grey Art…

Abstract painting with black, white, gray, and hints of yellow and red in a layered, textured composition dominated by large brushstrokes..

Behjat Sadr, Abstract III, c. 1961. Oil on paper, 15 x 6 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection, Gift…

Abstract painting with black, gray, and hints of red in a layered, textured composition dominated by large brushstrokes.

Behjat Sadr, Abstract IV, 1961. Oil on paper, 13 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection, Gift…

Abstract painting with dark greens and earth tones featuring tree-like forms and dynamic brushstrokes.

Sohrab Sepehri, Canyon, 1963. Watercolor on paper, 31 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Miminal painting of a person sitting near a tree with a lit candle on the ground.

Sohrab Sepehri, My Mother, 1967. Oil on linen, 47 1/4 x 31 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Abstract painting of stylized trees with colorful swirling foliage and intricate designs; a person's face looms in the upper lefthand corner above the trees.

Jazeh Tabatabai, Face in the Tree Branches, 1961. Watercolor and ink on paper, 15 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract artwork with overlapping geometric shapes in gray, black, and hints of yellow.

Hamid Zarrine-Afsar, La Lumiere Sombre, 1969. Oil on canvas, 37 1/2 x 26 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract blue triptych with textured brushstrokes.

Hamid Zarrine-Afsar, Le Paysage Mystique, 1966. Acrylic on paper supported on canvas, 81 1/2 x 174 in. Grey Art Museum, New…

Abstract painting of a dark, textured form with a red orb above, on an earthy background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ambadas, Faceless Divinity, 1968. Oil on canvas, 60 1/8 x 36 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Artwork depicting a blue-skinned figure with a butterfly and a large red and blue serpent. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ambadas, Krishna Dancing on a Snake, 1968. Watercolor on paper, 7 3/8 × 7 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting of two figures in a natural setting, with earthy tones and textured background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Jaya Appasamy, Earth Mother with Child, 1965. Oil on canvas, 18 x 26 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract scene with three human-like figures in a green and blue landscape. Alt-text generated by AI.

Jaya Appasamy, Ethonic Figures, 1967. Oil on canvas, 35 3/4 x 48 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with colorful geometric shapes and playing card collages. Alt-text generated by AI.

Prabhakar Barwe, King and Queen of Spades, 1967. Oil and paper on canvas, 39 3/16 x 54 1/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract red painting featuring a stylized turtle with multiple faces and textual elements. Alt-text generated by AI.

Prabhakar Barwe, Yantra III, 1964. Watercolor, ink, and silver paper on paper, 19 3/8 x 29 1/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

A tall brown sculpture with geometric shapes and carvings. Alt-text generated by AI.

Dhanraj Bhagat, Symbols, 1968. Wood and nails, 48 x 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract painting with geometric shapes in blue, black, white, and green tones. Alt-text generated by AI.

Bimal Das Gupta, Night Street Scene, 1966. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract painting with dark angular and vertical forms on a blended gray-blue background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Satish Gujral, Christ in the Desert, 1960. Oil on canvas, 20 3/4 x 37 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with textured brown, white, and green forms against a dark background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Somnath Hore, Birth of a White Rose, 1961. Etching on paper, 19 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork of a humanoid figure crouching over an animal form, set against a textured green and brown background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Somnath Hore, Shepherd, 1965. Etching on paper, 11 x 15 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Abstract depiction of a reclining figure in earthy tones against a dark textured background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Somnath Hore, The Long Nude, 1965. Etching on paper, 15 x 18 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Abstract black and white painting with flowing forms suggesting human contours. Alt-text generated by AI.

Krishen Khanna, Vijay (Victory), 1965. Ink wash on paper, 36 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with three textured, orange and yellow shapes on a dark, cracked background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Kanwal Krishna, Gay Scorpions, 1962. Etching on paper, 22 1/4 x 18 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with yellow and green sunburst pattern and black overlapping lines on a muted background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Kanwal Krishna, Shivering Sun, 1960. Etching and aquatint on paper, 15 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Abstract painting with geometric shapes in green and brown against a blue background. Includes a circular shape at the top. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ram Kumar, Kashmir, 1963. Oil on canvas, 32 1/4 x 19 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Abstract artwork with bold black strokes on a light background, featuring rectangular and diagonal shapes. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ram Kumar, Untitled, 1970. Charcoal and ink on paper, 23 x 29 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Abstract painting with earthy colors and stone-like shapes. Alt-text generated by AI.

Anjolie Ela Menon, Old Delhi, 1965. Oil on canvas, 24 3/4 x 24 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

An abstract artwork with a central brown textured shape surrounded by colorful patterns and intricate lines. Alt-text generated by AI.

Krishna Reddy, Seed Pushing, 1961. Etching on paper, 19 3/4 x 26 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract painting with colorful rectangles and black glyph-like symbols. Alt-text generated by AI.

Mohan Samant, Door of the Heart, 1964. Acrylic and sand on canvasboard, 38 x 48 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

An abstract expressionistic painting with textured brushstrokes in black, grey, yellow, and orange. Alt-text generated by AI.

Gulam Rasool Santosh, Myself Crucified, 1963. Oil on canvas, 47 1/4 x 23 1/16 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork featuring stylized figures and symbolic motifs in earthy tones. Alt-text generated by AI.

Mumtaz Sultan Ali, Her Dream, 1969. Etching on paper, 7 x 9 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Surreal monochrome illustration of an abstract building and a creature resembling a camel or horse viewed from the back. Alt-text generated by AI.

Vivan Sundaram, Camel, 1965. Ink on paper, 14 3/8 x 10 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

A composition of two contrasting sculptures; a large, weathered stone figure and a small, smooth metallic female figure on a black background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Vivan Sundaram, Keep Slim, 1965. Collage of ink and photograph on paper, 11 1/8 x 9 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Abstract artwork with swirling, colorful patterns suggesting facial features. Alt-text generated by AI.

Jehangir P. Vazifdar, Self Portrait, 1965. Oil on canvas, 45 x 35 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork of a mountain shape with geometric building-like forms on a pale background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Mustafa Aslier, Anatolia, c. 1960. Mixed media and woodcut on paper, 29 1/8 x 19 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

An etched artwork showing somber figures in dark robes, separated by a vertical text column. Alt-text generated by AI.

Mustafa Aslier, Exile, c. 1962. Etching on paper, 13 3/4 x 19 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract illustration of a central female figure with two smaller figures, featuring geometric patterns and monochromatic tones. Alt-text generated by AI.

Mustafa Aslier, Our Mother, c. 1960. Etching on paper, 19 5/8 x 13 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork featuring bird-like figures on a textured green background. Framed in brown wood. Alt-text generated by AI.

Aliye Berger, The Flying Cranes, 1964. Cardboard cut on paper, 13 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork depicting a forest with swirled green trees and colorful geometric plants. Alt-text generated by AI.

Nurullah Berk, Nettles, 1967. Oil on canvas, 32 x 23 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Abstract painting with swirling gray, blue, and black brushstrokes and a red splash in the lower right. Alt-text generated by AI.

Sadan Bezeyis, The Rising of a Rose, 1968. Oil on canvas, 37 1/4 x 32 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting with vibrant blues, greens, and other color brushstrokes forming a central tree-like structure. Alt-text generated by AI.

Nejad Melih Devrim, Polonaise, 1962. Watercolor on paper, 24 1/8 x 18 7/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

An abstract painting with a central dark form featuring various colors against a swirling brown background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Âbidin Elderoğlu, Mask, 1963. Watercolor, ink, and collage on paper, 11 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University…

Abstract artwork with five densely patterned horizontal panels showing hieroglyphic-like shapes against a brown background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Âbidin Elderoğlu, Six Lines of Abstracted Calligraphy, 1960. Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper, 17 3/8 x 13 1/2 in.…

Abstract painting with a large, intricate red-orange form against a blue background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Devrim Erbil, Istanbul, 1968. Oil on canvas, 35 x 51 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Abstract painting with organic forms and a variety of earthy colors. Alt-text generated by AI.

Cemil Eren, Train Accident, 1969. Oil on canvas, 31 1/4 x 39 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract painting with muted greens, browns, and creams, featuring a central blurred shape. Alt-text generated by AI.

Cemil Eren, Vision, 1963. Oil on canvas, 45 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Abstract painting with red background and various geometric shapes including crescents and circles. Alt-text generated by AI.

Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu, Full Moon, 1961. Oil and glue on canvas, 50 7/8 x 42 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

An abstract painting featuring a large red oval with dark patches and intricate textures, outlined in violet against a dark background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu, Motif Rouge, 1960. Crayon, watercolor, and collage on paper, 19 1/8 x 24 7/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New…

Abstract artwork with a mosaic of vibrant colors, including purple, ochre, and green, featuring intricate patterns and layered textures. Alt-text generated by AI.

Gündüz Gölönü, Resmigeçit, 1969. Etching on paper, 20 x 26 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

Nevin Islek, Self Portrait, 1965. Watercolor on paper, 19 3/4 x 13 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract artwork with overlapping geometrical shapes in black, brown, and beige tones. Alt-text generated by AI.

Özer Kabaş, Composition, 1964. Paper collage with metallic watercolors, ink, and graphite on Masonite, 19 1/4 x 26 in. Grey…

Painting of a person sitting in a red chair in a sparse room with a large window showing a ship on the sea. Alt-text generated by AI.

Özer Kabaş, Exile, 1968. Oil on canvas, 47 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift of…

A skeletal figure paints at an easel in a sketch with a red scarf and vibrant colors on the canvas. Transcribed Text: MERHABA MRS. GREY... WE ARE JUST FINE. Özer Kabaş 1987.

Özer Kabaş, Merhaba, Mrs. Grey, 1969. Grease pencil, felt-tip pen, and acrylic on paper, 24 x 19 in. Grey Art Museum, New…

Woodcut print of two boats on a shore with bold lines and contrasting patterns. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ercümend Kalmık, Fishing Boat, 1967. Linocut on paper, 16 1/4 x 19 3/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting with vibrant interlocking shapes and bold colors, featuring reds, blues, and blacks. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ercümend Kalmık, Fishing Nets, 1969. Oil on canvas, 54 1/4 x 43 1/4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

A lively and colorful abstract painting with two veiled women holding pitchers, set against a vibrant and dynamic backdrop with assorted tableware and fruit. Alt-text generated by AI.

Ercümend Kalmık, Still Life, 1965. Gouache, ink, and pencil on paper, 14 3/8 x 25 5/8 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract artwork with swirling dark and light patterns and a central circular form with red shapes. Alt-text generated by AI.

Füreya Koral, Design for Mosaic I, 1965. Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper, 22 x 15 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract artwork with dynamic red flame-like shapes on a textured brown background. Alt-text generated by AI.

Füreya Koral, Design for Mosaic II, 1965. Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper, 22 x 15 in. Grey Art Museum, New York…

Abstract painting with earthy colors, black strokes, and dynamic shapes. Alt-text generated by AI.

Adnan Turani, Abstract Composition, 1960. Oil on mat board, 19 7/8 x 16 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

An abstract painting with dark brown and black tones and subtle reddish accents. Alt-text generated by AI.

Adnan Turani, Motif for Turkish Rug, 1969. Oil on canvas, 29 3/4 x 40 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Abstract painting with dynamic brushstrokes depicting a reclining figure in vivid colors. Alt-text generated by AI.

Willem De Kooning, Woman with a Green and Beige Background, 1966. Oil on paper mounted on Masonite, 28 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. Grey…

Artwork featuring a blue and orange circle, black and white squares, and green and yellow triangles. Alt-text generated by AI.

Al Held, A Mural Sketch, 1964. Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 64 1/2 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection.…

Abstract geometric design with pink zigzag stripes, yellow semi-circles, and blue and orange bands. Alt-text generated by AI.

Nicholas Krushenick, Untitled (from the Iron Butterfly portfolio), 1968. Silkscreen on paper, 35 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. Grey Art…

Square painting with the appearance of graph paper with a cream color and thin grid lines. Alt-text generated by AI.

Agnes Martin, Wood #4, 1964. Ink on paper, 8 15/16 x 8 15/16 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art Collection. Gift…

Bronze sculpture with layered metal strips creating a textured and complex appearance. Alt-text generated by AI.

Bernard (Tony) Rosenthal, Sculpture Sketch, 1960. Brass, 12 1/2 x 10 x 4 in. Grey Art Museum, New York University Art…

Collection Highlights

A gallery wall displaying six framed contemporary artworks, including paintings and ceramics, and a text panel.

A gallery wall displaying various framed artworks and a text panel.

An art gallery interior with framed paintings hung on white wall.

An art gallery interior with varied artworks on display, including framed paintings and drawings and a small sculpture on a pedestal.

Artists in the Collection

Shiva Ahmadi

Mahmud Ahmadi

Nevzat Akoral

Ambadas

Jaya Appasamy

Siah Armajani

Mustafa Aslier

Milton Avery

Donald Baechler

Jamal Bakhshpour

Prabhakar Barwe

Romare Bearden

Aliye Berger

Nurullah Berk

Sabri Berkel

Sadan Bezeyis

Dhanraj Bhagat

Norman Bluhm

Ilya Bolotowsky

James Brown

Ali Avni Çelebi

Joseph Cornell

Bimal Das Gupta

Shanti Dave

Elaine De Kooning

Willem De Kooning

Sonia Delaunay

Nejad Melih Devrim

Kamran Diba

Bijan Dowlatshahi

Âbidin Elderoğlu

Devrim Erbil

Cemil Eren

Ahmad Esfandiari

Mustafa Esirkus

Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu

Eren Eyüboğlu

Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian

Roland Flexner

Helen Frankenthaler

Adam Fuss

Mansour Ghandriz

Fritz Glarner

Gündüz Gölünü

Behrooz Golzari

Arshile Gorky

Adolph Gottlieb

Marcos Grigorian

Satish Gujral

Ahmet Gürsoy

Grace Hartigan

Mary Heilmann

Al Held

Hans Hofmann

Somnath Hore

Peter Hujar

Maqbool Fida Husain

Nevin Islek

Mahmud Javadipur

Özer Kabaş

Ercüment Kalmık

Deborah Kass

Alex Katz

Hasan Kavruk

Fethi Kayaalp

Hossein Kazemi

Adrian Kellard

Krishen Khanna

Hossein Khatayi

Sumbat Kiureghian

Füreya Koral

Chitrangada Krishna

Devayani Krishna

Kanwal Krishna

Nicholas Krushenick

Ram Kumar

Yayoi Kusama

Glenn Ligon

Tom Lloyd

Sirous Malek

Édouard Manet

Robert Mapplethorpe

Agnes Martin

Seyhoun Masoumeh

Henri Matisse

Suzanne McClelland

Anjolie Ela Menon

Joan Mirò

Morteza Momayez

Robert Motherwell

Mir-Hossein Mousavi (Khameneh)

Louise Nevelson

Kenneth Noland

Nasser Ovissi

Ru'in Pakbaz

Francis Picabia

Pablo Picasso

Faramarz Pilaram

Robert Rauschenberg

Krishna Reddy

Ad Reinhardt

Bernard (Tony) Rosenthal

Behjat Sadr

Mohan Samant

Gulam Rasool Santosh

Sohrab Sepehri

Cindy Sherman

Laurie Simmons

Philip Smith

Francis Newton Souza

Mumtaz Sultan Ali

Vivan Sundaram

Jazeh Tabatabai

Sadegh Tabrizi

Parviz Tanavoli

Esmail Tavakoli

Adnan Turani

Jehangir P. Vazifdar

Kara Walker

Hamid Zarrine-Afsar

Fahrelnissa Zeid

Charles Hossein Zenderoudi