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Amir Soghrati, born in 1979 (1358 SH) in Rasht, Iran, is an Iranian artist and researcher whose work lies at the intersection of visual arts, research, and media. He studied Press Graphic Design at the Center for Media Studies and Research and began his professional career with a focus on caricature and journalism—fields that shaped his early experiences in visual and written production and ultimately contributed to the development of his analytical and artistic perspective. His first solo exhibition took place in 2011 (1390 SH) at Golestan Gallery, and he has since collaborated with Dena Gallery, the Outside of Dastan Gallery project, Homa Gallery, and Thaleth Gallery. Alongside his artistic practice, Soghrati has been active in institutions and councils related to visual arts. He has served as a former board member of the Iranian Association of Painters, Secretary of the Research Symposium at the 7th Tehran International Sculpture Symposium, Secretary of the second Gallery as Wide as a City project, and Secretary of the Visual Arts section of the 4th and 5th Mohtasham Literature and Arts Awards. He is currently a member of the Visual Arts Council at the Artists’ House of Iran. Soghrati is also the author of ten books on Iranian art, primarily examining the lives and works of artists and analyzing their place in contemporary art. Notable publications include “Standing Amid Chaos and Beauty: Conversations with Ali Nasir”, “Shour-Afarin Khalvat-Gozideh: Life and Works of Keyomarth Kiasat”, and “Bright Memory of History: Life and Works of Mohammad Rafi’ Ziaei”.
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Selected Solo Exhibitions
1401 (2022) – Semi-Memories, Painting Exhibition, Thaleth Gallery
1398 (2019) – Tasian or the Anonymous Concern, Painting Installation Exhibition, Homa Gallery
1396 (2017) – Bsamad-e-Sokut, Design Exhibition, Dastan Basement
1396 (2017) – Bsamad-e-Sokut, Design Exhibition, Outside of Dastan Gallery Project at Sam Café
1394 (2015) – Khatranj, Design Exhibition, Dena Gallery
1392 (2013) – Living; Creation and Destruction, Painting Exhibition, Golestan Gallery
1390 (2011) – Nameless Memories, Painting Exhibition, Golestan Gallery
Other Activities
1399 (2020) – Member of the Planning Council for the 27th Iranian Visual Arts Youth Festival
1399 (2020) – Writer and Director of 16 episodes of Visualizing a Century: 100 Years of Iranian Visual Arts
1398 (2019) – Member of the Planning Council for the presentation of Iranian artists at the 2019 Venice Pavilion
1395 & 1397 (2016 & 2018) – Secretary of the Planning Council for the 2nd and 3rd editions of Gallery as Wide as a City
1395–1397 (2016–2018) – Member of the Visual Arts Council, Artists’ House of Iran
1394–1397 (2015–2018) – Board Member, Iranian Association of Painters
1395 (2016) – Member of the Art Group of Encyclopaedia of Contemporary Iranian Culture and author of the Iranian Caricature entry
1395 (2016) – Jury Member, First Design Festival of Alborz Province
1395 (2016) – Jury Member, Tehran Mural Painting Call for Art Students (Ruyesh)
1394 (2015) – Executed seven mural painting projects in Tehran, Shahr-e Rey, and Kish
1394 (2015) – Secretary, Research Symposium, 7th Tehran International Sculpture Symposium
1393 (2014) – Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Secretary, Tandis Visual Arts Biweekly
1392 (2013) – Jury Member, 6th Qazvin Province Painting Biennial
1392 (2013) – Member, Iranian Association of Painters
1390 (2011) – Began curating eight exhibitions of contemporary Iranian art in Tehran and Paris
1389–1390 (2010–2011) – Founding Member and Vice President, Supreme Council of the Alborz Visual Arts Association
1387 (2008) – Began writing and publishing 15 art books
1384 (2005) – Member, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
1374 (1995) – Began 23 solo exhibitions and 186 group exhibitions
1373 (1994) – First published work in Abrar newspaper
1373 (1994) – Began collaborating with over 60 publications as a critic, writer, caricaturist, and illustrator
