behrouz zindashti

Behrouz Zindashti Artist Biography Behrouz Zindashti is a contemporary Iranian artist whose practice encompasses painting, calligraphy, and ceramics. His work is rooted in the visual and cultural heritage of Persian art while engaging with contemporary forms of abstraction and material experimentation. Zindashti holds a Master’s degree in Handicrafts from the University of Art in Tehran, with a specialization in Persian calligraphy. Over the course of his artistic career, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Iran and abroad, as well as international art fairs and art auctions. His artistic language emerges from the dialogue between Persian calligraphic traditions and abstract visual structures. Line, form, movement, rhythm, and materiality are central elements of his practice, through which he explores the transformation of traditional visual symbols into contemporary artistic expressions. Working across canvas, paper, and ceramic, Zindashti approaches each medium as a space for experimentation and visual discovery. His works seek to establish a balance between gesture and structure, tradition and contemporary experience, and the physical presence of the material and the poetic potential of the line. Alongside his studio practice, Zindashti is a member of the Iranian Ceramic Artists Association, the Artists’ Support Fund of Iran, and the Institute for the Development of Contemporary Visual Arts. He also works as a university lecturer, combining artistic practice with teaching and the transmission of knowledge and experience to younger generations of artists. Zindashti has received national awards in the fields of Persian calligraphy and handicrafts. His professional career includes participation in art auctions in Iran and internationally, including Al Bahie Auction House in Qatar, as well as participation in international art fairs in Vienna, London, and Dubai. Through his ongoing exploration of Persian artistic heritage and contemporary visual language, Zindashti continues to develop a personal body of work situated between calligraphy, painting, and material-based art.

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BEHROUZ ZINDASHTI
Born: 1978 Iran
Calligrapher, Calligraphy Painter, Ceramist & University Lecturer
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Second-Degree Artistic Certificate, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Iran.
- M.A. in Handicrafts, University of Art, Tehran, majoring in Calligraphy and Persian Calligraphic Arts, 2008.
- B.A. in Handicrafts, University of Kashan, majoring in Pottery and Ceramics, 2006.
- Former Faculty Member, Tabriz Islamic Art University.
- Former/Current Member of the Institute for the Development of Contemporary Visual Arts.
- Member of the National Artists’ Fund of Iran.
- Member of the Iranian Ceramists Association.
- Distinguished (Excellent) Calligrapher, Iranian Calligraphers Association, 2001.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Behrouz Zindashti has taught at a number of higher education institutions and art centers, including:
- University of Art, Tehran
- Tehran Technical and Vocational University
- Sooreh Non-Profit Institute of Higher Education, Tehran
- University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran
- Islamic Art and Architecture Center affiliated with the Art Bureau (Hozeh Honari)
and other educational institutions.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- Painting Exhibition, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, 2024
- Painting Exhibition, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, 2022
- Painting Exhibition, Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran, 2019
- Calligraphy Painting and Ceramicَs Exhibition, Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran, 2017
- Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran, 2016
- Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2014
- Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2013
- Calligraphy Exhibition, University of Kashan, Autumn 2003
- Calligraphy Exhibition, Gallery of the Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Salmas, Summer 2003
- Calligraphy Exhibition, University of Kashan, Spring 2003
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- “No-Saqakhaneh”, Group Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture, Javid Gallery, Tehran, 2026
- “Spring 1405”, Group Painting Exhibition, Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran, 2026
- 24th Tehran Auction, Parsian Azadi Hotel, Tehran, Autumn 2025
- “Vatanam”, Group Painting Exhibition, Mirana Gallery, Tehran, 2025
- “Gladiolus”, Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, 2025
- 9th Fajr Handicrafts Annual Exhibition, Sa’dabad Palace-Museum Complex, Tehran, 2024
- 12th Iran Ceramics and Pottery Biennial, Niavaran Cultural Center, Tehran, 2024
- “Expanse of Meaning”, Calligraphic Sculpture Exhibition, Negar Gallery, Winter 2023
- “Golrizaneh of Iranian Art”, Exhibition at the Galleries of the Artists Forum of Iran, Winter 2023
- “Time After Time in Five Corners”, Group Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Installation, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2023
- 18th Tehran Auction, Tehran, Autumn 2023
- “The Call of Lovers”, Group Exhibition of Calligraphy Painting and Calligraphy, Art Center Gallery, Tehran, Spring 2023
- “Selected 4”, Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Negar Gallery, Tehran, Summer 2021
- 5th Tabriz Art Expo, Contemporary Visual Artists Exhibition, Pak Laleh Hotel, Tabriz, Summer 2021
- 5th Fajr Handicrafts Festival Exhibition, National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Winter 2020
- “Auction 99”, Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2020
- 11th Iran Ceramics and Pottery Biennial, Niavaran Cultural Center, Tehran, Autumn 2020
- Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Artibition Gallery, Tehran, Spring 2020
- Group Calligraphy and Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Shams Charitable Institute, Tehran, Spring 2019
- “Winter Exhibition”, Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Mojdeh Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2019
- 1st Storks’ Symphony Festival, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts / Academy of Arts, Tehran, Summer 2018
- “Summer Exhibition”, Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Artibition Gallery, Tehran, Summer 2018
- “Thirty Calligraphy Paintings”, Group Exhibition, Artibition Gallery, Tehran, Autumn 2018
- 3rd Fajr Handicrafts Festival Annual Exhibition, Artists Forum of Iran, Tehran, Winter 2018
- “Expansion”, Annual Exhibition of the Iranian Ceramists Association, Artists Forum of Iran, Tehran, Winter 2018
- 11th Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts, Charsou-ye Honar / Selected Iranian Galleries, Qasr Museum Garden, Tehran, Winter 2018
- “Contemporary Artists’ Lusterware Works”, National Museum of Iran’s Glassware and Ceramics, Tehran, Winter 2017
- “Meaning-Oriented Applications”, Group Ceramics Exhibition, Artists Forum of Iran, Tehran, Winter 2017
- “1001 Plates”, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Autumn 2016
- “Iran Shahr”, Group Exhibition of Painting and Calligraphy Painting, Selected Iranian Artists, Pardis Mellat Gallery, Tehran, December 2016
- “Art Gathering 4”, Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Artists Forum of Iran, Tehran, Summer 2016
- Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Barsam Gallery, Tehran, Spring 2016
- “Iranian Blue in the Works of Iranian Artists”, Ahvaz Museum of Contemporary Arts, Winter 2016
- “Tree”, Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Sarban Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2016
- Iran–Turkey Art Exhibition, Ankara, Spring 2015
- Contemporary Iranian Art Exhibition, Museum of Oriental Art, Rome, Italy, Spring 2015
- 23rd International Holy Quran Exhibition – 114 Artworks Section, Sacred Defense Museum Garden, Tehran, Summer 2015
- 7th Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts, Tehran, Winter 2015
- Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Sarban Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2015
- London Art Fair, Winter 2014
- Visual Arts Charity Auction Exhibition, Iranian International Institute of Higher Education, London, 2014
- “Art Gathering 2”, Group Exhibition of Painting and Calligraphy Painting, Artists Forum of Iran, Tehran, Summer 2013
- “Ink and Pen”, Selected Works by Muslim Calligraphers from the Collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2013
- Iranian Art Exhibition, Opera Gallery, London, 2013
- “The Unveiling of Letters”, Group Exhibition, Grand Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, Autumn 2012
- Vienna Art Fair, Austria, Autumn 2012
- Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Summer 2012
- “Simorgh” Cultural and Artistic Exhibition – Calligraphy Painting Section, Malek National Museum, Tehran, Summer 2012
- Group Calligraphy Painting Exhibition, Kashya Hildebrand Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland, Spring–Summer 2012
- Dubai Art Fair, Spring 2012
- “Alternative Calligraphy”, Homa Gallery, Tehran, Winter 2012
- 1st Islamic Contemporary Art Festival, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance / Academy of Arts, Tehran, 2011
- 5th Bagh-e Bismillah Festival, Art Bureau / Academy of Arts, Tehran, 2006
- 4th National Students’ Visual Arts Festival – Calligraphy Section, Hamadan, Winter 2004
- 1st Saghalain Cultural and Artistic Festival, Regional Section, University of Arak, 2003
- 1st Saghalain Cultural and Artistic Festival, National Section, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2003
- Group Calligraphy Exhibition, Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Khoy, Winter 2001
AWARDS & HONORS
- First Prize, 5th Fajr Handicrafts Festival, Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran, Tehran, Winter 2020
- First Prize, Calligraphic Inscription Competition in Handicrafts, Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran, Tehran, Autumn 2017
- National Honorable Mention, Simorgh Cultural and Artistic Competition, Calligraphy Painting Section, Malek National Museum, Tehran, 2012
- First National Prize and Diploma of Honor, 5th Bagh-e Bismillah Festival, Calligraphy Section, Art Bureau, Tehran, 2006
- National Honorable Mention, 5th Bagh-e Bismillah Festival, “Calligraphy in Graphic Design” Section, Art Bureau, Tehran, 2006
- National Honorable Mention, 1st Saghalain Cultural and Artistic Festival, Calligraphy Section, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2004
- Second Regional Prize, 1st Saghalain Cultural and Artistic Festival, Calligraphy Section, University of Arak, 2004
- National Honorable Mention, Khorramshahr Liberation Anniversary Festival, Calligraphy Section, University of Khorramshahr, 2004
COLLECTIONS
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 2013
AUCTIONS
- Tehran Auction – Contemporary Iranian Art, 24th Edition, October 2025
- Al-Bahi Auction House, Qatar – Modern and Contemporary Iranian Art, February 2025
- Tehran Auction – Contemporary Iranian Art, 18th Edition, December 2023
- Millon Auction – Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, Paris, France, Spring 2021
- Visual Arts Charity Auction, Iranian International Institute of Higher Education, London, 2013
- Visual Arts Charity Auction, Iranian International Institute of Higher Education, London, 2014
- Children’s Foundation Charity Auction of Visual Artworks, Esteghlal Hotel, Tehran, Autumn 2014
OTHER ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES
- Jury member, Traditional and Applied Arts – Calligraphy Section, University Section of the 2nd International Imam Reza Festival, Tehran, May 2017
- Certificate of participation in educational sessions and workshop on “Birds in Iranian-Islamic Culture”, Malek National Museum, Autumn 2012
- Jury member, Calligraphy Section of the Cultural and Artistic Competitions for Students of Teacher Training Centers and Technical and Vocational Colleges in Tehran, Provincial Stage, Tehran, May 2011
- Jury member, Calligraphy Section of the 1st National Students’ Cultural and Artistic Carpet Festival, Tehran, March 2008
- Certificate of participation in educational workshops on Theoretical Foundations and Cultural Insight in Cultural Planning, Isfahan University of Technology, 2005
- Certificate of participation in the National Educational and Research Symposium on Visual Arts for University Students, University of Mazandaran, 2005
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- Conference Paper: Presented a paper at the National Conference on “The Manifestation of Mysticism in Islamic Arts”, Tabriz Islamic Art University, June 2012.
- Academic Thesis Supervision: Supervised more than 10 undergraduate student theses between 2010 and 2012 at Farhangian University, Islamic Revolution Technical Faculty, Tehran.
- Published Article: “A Brief Overview of the Prevailing Schools of Nastaliq Calligraphy,” Ketab-e Mah-e Honar (Art Monthly), No. 152, May 2011.
- Published Article: “Calligraphy Painting: An Emerging and Authentic School in Contemporary Iranian Art,” Ketab-e Mah-e Honar (Art Monthly), No. 135, December 2009.
- M.A. Thesis: Innovative Developments in Contemporary Nastaliq Calligraphy, University of Art, Tehran, Summer 2008.