Painting

Hossein Behzad (1894–1968), born in Tehran, was an influential twentieth-century Iranian miniature painter and illustrator. Workshop training and close study of historical painting informed his development of a personal approach to the medium. Visual Language and Media Beginning with Timurid and Safavid models, Behzad developed a more individual approach to composition and figures. Persian literary […]

Farah Ossouli, born in Zanjan in 1953, is an Iranian contemporary painter. Her work brings the narrative possibilities of Persian miniature painting into dialogue with contemporary life, women’s experiences and art history. Visual Language and Media Ossouli combines miniature painting’s structures with symbolic narratives and literary and visual references. Detailed execution and the relationship between […]

Bijan Elahi (1945–2010), born in Tehran, was an Iranian modernist poet, translator and painter associated with the Other Poetry movement. Painting and visual experience informed his wider engagement with language and translation. Visual Language and Media Elahi’s early experience of painting contributed to the visual sensibility of his poetry. His involvement with painting belonged mainly […]

Pariyoush Ganji, born in Tabriz in 1945, is an Iranian painter, textile designer and educator. Textile design, Iranian ornamental traditions and international study have informed the development of her visual language. Visual Language and Media Windows, flowers, trees and landscapes recur in her paintings. Abstraction, expressive colour and an interest in light connect different periods […]

Tahereh Vahedian Movahhed, born in Iran in 1959, is a painter, sculptor and installation artist. Teaching, exhibiting and exploring relationships between figures and pictorial space are interconnected strands of her practice. Visual Language and Media In her artist statement, women and simultaneous presence across different times and spaces are important concerns. Multiple frames within a […]

Azin Zolfaghari, born in Neyshabur in 1982, is an Iranian painter whose work explores urban space, architecture and the absence of human figures. Visual Language and Media Walls, windows and enclosed spaces recur alongside grey tones and geometric structures. Stone powder, cement and industrial paint are among the materials used in her experiments with surface […]

Ali Razghandi, born in Sabzevar in 1987, is an Iranian painter. He developed his painting independently, alongside a background in graphic design, arriving at a personal figurative language. Visual Language and Media Acrylic, mixed media and felt-tip pen appear in his work. Altered bodies and faces communicate a subjective perception of everyday life and the […]

Hamidreza Hadinejad, born in Kermanshah in 1351 SH, is an Iranian painter. His exhibition history spans galleries in Tehran and presentations in Berlin. Education and Training Tehran’s School of Fine Arts and Islamic Azad University, in art. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Hamidreza Hadinejad listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing […]

Abbas Nasleshamloo, born in Torbat-e Jam in 1361 SH, is an Iranian painter and sculptor. His background includes painting studies and exhibitions in Tehran and Neyshabur.

Hamid Halimi, born in Mashhad in 1983, is an Iranian painter whose work moves between figuration and abstraction. His exhibition history includes solo and group presentations in Mashhad and Tehran. Visual Language and Media Figurative and abstract approaches underpin his painting. His exhibition history also includes installations and portraits. Education and Training Selected Exhibitions Works […]

Ali Siran, born in Mashhad in 1338 SH, is an Iranian painter and visual arts educator. Teaching visual language and exhibiting in Iran and abroad form the principal strands of his career. Visual Language and Media His educational practice focuses on drawing and understanding visual relationships. His work Darpoust is catalogued at HICHAA as mixed […]

Mahmoud Azadnia, born in Mashhad in 1365 SH, is an Iranian painter, illustrator and cartoonist. He began his artistic career in 1380 SH and has presented work in Iran and internationally. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Mahmoud Azadnia listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Navid Zafaralizadeh, whose full name is Mohammad (Navid) Zafar Alizadeh Moghaddam, is an Iranian painter born in Mashhad in 1984. He graduated in painting from Azad University. His exhibition record includes solo and group presentations in Mashhad, Tehran and Istanbul. Visual Language and Media The works presented by HICHAA include paintings in acrylic and oil. […]

Shirin Babazadeh Darban, born in Mashhad in 1354 SH, is a painter and graphic designer. She began her professional practice in 1386 SH and has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Iran and abroad. Visual Language and Media Myth, archetypes, nature and female figures come together in her paintings. Oil on canvas and warm […]

Nasrin Sadeghi Bojd, born in Mashhad in 1359 SH, is an Iranian painter. Her figurative works, portraits and still lifes explore relationships between people and their surroundings. Visual Language and Media In some works, female figures share a space between imagination and reality with objects and plants. Cool and neutral tones, with measured contrasts, characterise […]

Elham Abdolhosseinpour, born in Mashhad in 1349 SH, is an Iranian painter. Her CV includes solo and group exhibitions in Iran and participation in international art events. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Elham abdolhosseinpour listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Samira Toosi, born in Mashhad in 1357 SH, is a painter and curator. Her practice includes painting, exhibition-making and presenting art in spaces beyond the gallery. Visual Language and Media Her Separation A and B project explored relationships between artworks, sites and audiences, with presentations at Gerab spring and the remains of Shurjeh caravanserai. Education […]

Azadeh Nezamdoost, born in Mashhad in 1362 SH, is an illustrator, painter and art educator. Her work spans illustration, painting and public art projects. Education and Training Selected Exhibitions Artistic Practice and Projects Her CV includes teaching in Mashhad and Qom, illustration and public art projects, and membership of ASIFA Iran. Works at HICHAA Explore […]

Majid Shirmohammadi, born in Torbat-e Jam in 1341 SH, is a visual artist working in painting and sculpture. His background in design and textiles informs his attention to texture and materials. Visual Language and Media Oil, acrylic, collage and texture come together in his paintings. His work addresses contemporary people and their relationships with technology, […]

Mohammadjafar Pakravan, born in Mashhad in 1363 SH, is an Iranian painter with a background in graphic design. His CV includes solo and group exhibitions in Mashhad, Tehran and abroad. Education and Training Graduate in graphic design from the University of Art and Architecture, Tehran. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Mohammadjafar Pakravan […]

Amirmehdi Vosough, born in Mashhad in 1360 SH, is a painter and sculptor. His practice encompasses statues, portrait busts, public art and painting. Visual Language and Media Alongside abstract and surreal approaches, his sculpture includes busts and statues of historical figures. Artistic Practice and Projects His career includes public art commissions, teaching, workshops and festivals. […]

Mohsen Kavousi, born in Mashhad in 1363 SH, is an Iranian painter. His CV includes solo exhibitions in Iran and group presentations in Iran, Turkey and the UAE. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Mohsen Kavousi listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Bahareh Entezari Heravi is a painter and art educator with an academic background in painting and biology. Her career encompasses exhibitions and teaching. Education and Training Master’s degree in painting and bachelor’s degree in biology; painting training with Hadi Taghizadeh and a distinction certificate from Tehran’s Visual Arts Development Institute. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA […]

Iman Sadeghi is an Iranian painter who began drawing and painting as a teenager at Mashhad’s visual arts association. Experience in graphic design, animation and illustration preceded his increasing focus on painting. Education and Training Studies in graphic design at art school and undergraduate level, followed by further study in animation. Selected Exhibitions Works at […]

Mehdi Mohaddes, born in Mashhad in 1359 SH, is an Iranian painter whose exhibition history includes group presentations in Mashhad and Tehran. Education and Training Graduate in painting from Tehran University of Art. Artistic Practice and Projects His recorded CV lists more than 25 group exhibitions from 1387 SH onward; this figure reflects the CV […]

Ameneh Mehraban, born in Mashhad in 1359 SH, is an Iranian painter. Her career includes painting exhibitions and art projects centred on children’s experiences. Education and Training Specialist art courses at the Visual Arts Development Centre, with a distinction certificate in 1382 SH. Selected Exhibitions Artistic Practice and Projects Her CV records child-focused group projects […]

Elham Yoosefi, born in Mashhad in 1359 SH, is an Iranian painter working in abstraction. Her career includes exhibitions and painting workshops in several Iranian cities. Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in painting. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Elham Yoosefi listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Neda Azimi, born in Mashhad in 1355 SH, is an Iranian painter who has participated in painting exhibitions in Iran and abroad. Education and Training Graduate in painting from Ferdows University, Mashhad. Artistic Practice and Projects Her recorded CV lists more than twenty exhibitions. This is a historical CV figure rather than a live exhibition […]

Haniyeh Javaheri, born in Mashhad in 1359 SH, is an Iranian painter. Her artistic background includes training with Hadi Taghizadeh Riabi and participation in solo and group exhibitions. Visual Language and Media In Distant Blue, catalogued at HICHAA, landscape is approached through a combination of representational and expressive painting. This describes the individual work rather […]

Maryam Goodarzi, born in Mashhad in 1363 SH, is a painter and drawing instructor. Her recorded exhibition history includes solo and group presentations from 1384 SH onward. Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in painting. Artistic Practice and Projects Drawing instruction accompanies her painting and exhibition practice. The available CV does not provide individual exhibition titles […]

Maryam Zeynaliyan, born in Mashhad in 1369 SH, is an Iranian painter. With a background in economics, she has participated in painting exhibitions and collaborative projects. Education and Training Graduate in economics from Payam Noor University. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Maryam Zeynaliyan listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, […]

Fariba Momeni, born in Mashhad in 1341 SH, is an Iranian painter with a history of solo and group exhibitions in Mashhad. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Fariba Momeni listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Hamidreza Farokhi, born in Gorgan in 1358 SH, is an Iranian painter. His recorded CV identifies a Fauvist approach and participation in solo and group exhibitions. Visual Language and Media Fauvism is associated with expressive, liberated colour. In his artist biography, the term describes his approach to colour. Education and Training Master’s degree in painting. […]

Soheila Imani Tehrani, born in Mashhad in 1341 SH, is an Iranian painter whose background includes painting studies and exhibitions in Iran and abroad. Education and Training Painting courses at Saddleback College and Fam Art Institute. Artistic Practice and Projects Her recorded CV includes several group exhibitions in Iran and one solo exhibition abroad; individual […]

Mehrnaz Kafi, born in Mashhad in 1368 SH, is an Iranian painter. This profile draws on the educational information recorded by HICHAA. Education and Training Master’s degree in painting. Works at HICHAA Explore works by Mehrnaz Kafi listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Zahra Mohammadi, born in Mashhad in 1365 SH, is an Iranian painter and draughtsperson. Her exhibition history includes presentations in Mashhad and Gorgan. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Zahra Mohammadi listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact HICHAA.

Samira Khormayi, born in Mashhad in 1370 SH, is an Iranian painter. Her practice includes painting, drawing and participation in mural projects. Education and Training Postgraduate studies in painting at Ferdows University, Mashhad, as recorded in her CV. Selected Exhibitions Artistic Practice and Projects Mural project at Ferdowsi Square for the Spring Festival, 1396 and […]

Fateme Montazeri, born in Mashhad in 1359 SH, is an Iranian painter whose background includes painting studies and solo exhibitions in Mashhad. Education and Training Graduate in painting from the University of Culture and Art. Selected Exhibitions Works at HICHAA Explore works by Fateme Montazeri listed below. For availability, artwork details and purchasing enquiries, contact […]

Ziba Ezazi Pour, born in Mashhad in 1367 SH, is an industrial designer and public artist. Her educational and professional background connects design with work for urban settings. Education and Training Graduate in industrial design from Islamic Azad University. Works at HICHAA Explore works by Ziba Ezazi Pour listed below. For availability, artwork details and […]

Bahareh Ranai Kaffashan, born in Mashhad in 1362 SH, is an Iranian painter. Her practice also includes mural projects and collaboration with HICHAA. Education and Training Associate degree in animation and bachelor’s degree in painting. Artistic Practice and Projects Selected Exhibitions Project, group painting exhibition, 1402 SH. Works at HICHAA Explore works by Bahareh Ranai […]