Event

What if Not Exotic?

What if Not Exotic? Critical Perspectives in Contemporary Iranian Art is a group exhibition of artworks from 23 Iranian artists. This exhibition is an attempt to present a realistic image of contemporary Iranian art— as an alternative to the common Neo-Orientalist representations of the “Middle Eastern” art in general and Iranian art in particular— in Western art markets.

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.

Design, Event, Graphic Design, Uncategorized

Reza Abedini

Award winning designer, Reza Abedini, Born in 1967 in Tehran. He graduated in graphic design from the school of Fine Arts and continued his BFA. in Painting at Tehran University – Art Faculty. He's been working as a professional global Graphic designer since 1989. He opened Reza Abedini Studio in 1993 in Tehran.

Interview with Niaz Nawab

Niaz Nawab is an accomplished multi-instrumental musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and music teacher. Niaz was born in Tehran, Iran, and currently resides in Paris, France.

Interview with Navid Negahban

The Man of a Thousand Faces

Interview with Darya Dadvar

Darya grew up in an artistic environment in Iran. Her mother is a singer and director of the Marionette Theatre.

Interview with Iman Ansari

Iman Ansari is a designer and educator based in Los Angeles. He is a founding principal of AN.ONYMOUS, an anti-disciplinary design practice he founded with Marta Nowak in 2012. His practice focuses on speculative approaches towards architecture and urbanism that explore new methods, tools, and technologies.

Interview with Lena Späth

Lena Spath was born and grown up in Germany and currently resides in Spain. She became acquainted with Iranian interiors during her Middle Eastern Studies exchange in Tehran. She was instantly drawn to the deep heritage and architectural mastery of the buildings that surrounded her. The contrast between grandeur and simplicity along with the natural materials, earthy colors and elaborate designs led her to decide to visit Iran in 2017.

Interview with Ahmad Zohdi

Ahmad Zohdi was born in the village of Vaneshan, Esfahan Province, in 1952. A village with several thousand years’ histories and its special rural language and customs along with a long-standing culture. Living in nature is defined for Ahmad Zohdi in a different way and has formed a unique approach to life that is alien to an urban man of this century.

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.

Interview with Shiva Pouryousef

The first Iranian woman who won the first prize AIA U.K Charrette for the leadership of community generated power converted into social trade project.

Interview with Erwin Khachikian

Erwin Khachikian’s love of music began at an early age. He was born in Tehran in 1973 to an Armenian family and his initial musical influence was his father, who was skilled at playing both the guitar and organ. Growing up in a musical household led Erwin to formally study music at age 11.

Interview with Hassan Karimzadeh

Hassan Karimzadeh is a prolific Visual artist; Graphic designer, Cartoonist and Art director for many years.