Iman Afsarian
Iman Afsarian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Known for | Painting |
Iman Afsarian (born 1974, Tehran, Iran) is a realist Iranian painter.[1] He is also the artistic director, editor, author of articles and a notable critic working for the prestigious Iranian quarterly art magazine Herfeh: Honarmand [Profession: Artist] since its first issue in 2003.[2]
Background
Born in Tehran, Afsarian received an MA in illustration in 2000 and a BA in painting in 1996 from Tehran’s University of Art.[3]
Works
As an artist and after entering the Iranian art movement of the 2000s, Afsarian has tried to strengthen and promote what is referred to as figurative, realistic or naturalistic style of painting.[4]
Exhibitions and awards
Afsarian has held numerous solo exhibitions and has participated in group exhibitions in many countries such as USA, UK, Austria, Russia, and his works are included in some reputable collections. He is also the author of a two-volume book published in 2016 in Farsi entitled: The quest for a new age.[5]
References
- ^ "Iman Afsarian - Magic of Persia". Mopcap.com. 17 December 1974. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ "حرفه هنرمند". Herfeh-honarmand.com. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ "Artists". Assarartgallery.com. 1 January 1980. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "در جستجوی زمان نو: درآمدی بر تاریخ انتقادی هنر معاصر ایران (دو جلد) | کتابخانه تخصصی ادبیات". Literaturelib.com. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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