Graphic Design Archives

November 7, 2024

Mostafa Asadollahi: A Legacy of Minimalist Innovation and Cultural Heritage in Iranian Graphic Design

Mostafa Asadollahi (May 13, 1950 – October 9, 2024) was a distinguished Iranian graphic designer and painter, whose contributions left a profound impact on the evolution of modern Iranian graphic design. He was among the inaugural graduates of the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Fine Arts, where he specialized in Graphic Design—a distinct departure from his predecessors, many of whom transitioned into graphic design from a background in painting. His formal training in graphic design, along with his initial studies in painting at the Tehran School of Fine Arts, positioned him uniquely among his peers.

November 19, 2023

Graphic Design, Painting

Nicky Nodjoumi: Let’s Talk

Born in Kermanshah, Iran, in 1942, Brooklyn-based artist Nicky Nodjoumi has developed a significant career that seamlessly integrates art with themes of global political discourse. His educational odyssey commenced at the Tehran University of Fine Arts and culminated with a Master's in Fine Arts from The City College of New York in 1974. His return to Tehran, joining the faculty of his alma mater, marked a pivotal moment in his artistic journey.

October 31, 2023

Biography, calligraphy, Graphic Design

Kourosh Bigpour

Born in Kermanshah in February 1980, Kourosh Bigpour embarked on his artistic journey at an early age. This journey has

January 10, 2023

Digital Art, Graphic Design, Illustration

Ali Bagheri and “Bahman Far Eman Mast”

Banknotes are the national identity of a country. Their design and motifs present culturally impactful history and achievements of the

January 23, 2021

Graphic Design, Typography

Mojtaba Adibi

Mojtaba Adibi was born in Mashhad and lives in Tehran. He started art activities by caricaturing for the local Khorasan Province (which is a province in northeastern Iran) press.

December 18, 2020

Graphic Design, Painting

Esmael Bahrani

Esmail Bahrani, born in 1978, is an Iranian artist. He entered Tehran University of Art and Architectural, but quickly left school

May 29, 2019

Digital Art, Graphic Design, Installation, Mixed Media, Sculpture

Yousha Bashir

Yousha Bashir is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Tehran. He is a graduate of Graphic Design and Visual Arts. His works as well as experimental artistic projects have been featured in four solo exhibitions in Tehran, as well as many curated shows, both in Iran and abroad.

March 10, 2018

Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interview, Painting

Interview with Ghobad Shiva

Shiva graduated in 1966 from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Tehran. He then spent several years acquiring practical experience in graphic art before earning a master's degree from Pratt University, New York City, in 1980. Then after creating original works over several decades, he achieved a graphic artist with an Iranian flavor, which indeed prompted museums and collectors across the world to add his works to their collections.

January 25, 2018

Celebrity, Design, Event, Exhibition, Graphic Design

Tributing Ghobad Shiva’s professional life

In honor of 51 colorful years of Ghobad Shiva ‘s professional life, and his 76th birthday, Pouryousef gallery is hosting the master’s artworks.

October 12, 2017

Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial

Ebrahim Poustinchi

Ebrahim Poustinchi, architect, technologist, and graphic designer was born and raised in Iran in 1988 and moved to the United States in 2013. He is an Assistant Professor of Digital Design at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at the Kent State University.

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