Graphic Design

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.