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Ahmad Ariamanesh, a master calligrapher born in 1968 in Hamedan. He introduced the Kershmeh style in 1992 and the Safir style in 2006, creating works that blend traditional and modern approaches. His artistic journey began with calligraphy, earning him the Excellent Rank from the Iranian Calligraphers Association in 1987. A student of renowned masters such as Gholamhossein Amirkhani and Ali Shirazi, Ariamanesh has held numerous solo exhibitions in Iran and abroad, including Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, and Uzbekistan. His work has received national and international recognition, including being named Outstanding Artist at the International Imam Ali Festival, first prize at the International Quran Festival, and third place at the International Algeria Festival. In addition to exhibiting, he has served as a juror and artistic director in multiple festivals and cultural events.
Born: 1968, Hamedan, Iran
Education
Master’s degree in Urban Management
Selected Solo Exhibitions
1981 — Ashk-e Ghalam Calligraphy Institute, Tehran, Iran
1989 — Ashk-e Ghalam Calligraphy Institute, Tehran, Iran
2001 — Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition, Green Gallery, Tehran
2002 — Bahman Cultural Center, Tehran
2003 — Barg Gallery, Tehran
2004 — National Library of Moscow, Russia
2007 — Iranian Association, Dubai, UAE
2009 — Saba Museum, Tehran
2012 — Sarban Gallery, Tehran
2015 — “Love is Joy,” Vali Gallery, Tehran
2019 — “Passage,” Mojdeh Gallery, Tehran
2022 — “After Fifty,” Niavaran Cultural Center, Tehran
Selected Group Exhibitions
2016 — Calligraphy Group Exhibition, Behnam Dehshpour Gallery, Tehran
2017 — Contemporary Iranian Masters Calligraphy, “Hands Connected…,” Siyahoun Gallery, Tehran
2018 — Sculpture Group Exhibition, Negah Gallery, Tehran
2018 — Calligraphy Group Exhibition, “Spring of Form and Color,” Gooya Gallery, Tehran
2018 — “Artibition Summer,” Artibition Gallery, Tehran
2018 — “Collector,” Artibition Gallery, Tehran
2020 — “Selected,” Negar Gallery, Tehran
Awards and Honors
2000 — Outstanding Artist, International Imam Ali Festival
2006 — First Prize, International Quran Festival
2011 — Recognized Participant, International Muslims Festival, Qazvin
2013 — Third Prize, International Algeria Festival
Other awards include national student honors and recognition in major Iranian calligraphy festivals.
Professional Activities
2011 — Artistic Director, ECO Cultural Institute, Tehran
2013 — Artistic Director, “Khoshnevisaneh Concert,” Shams Calligraphy Festival, Tehran
2013 — Artistic Director, “Khoshnevisaneh Concert,” Iran Artists’ Forum
2013 — Juror, International Youth Festival, Gorgan
1989–1991 — Student rankings and awards in national calligraphy competitions
