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Bijan Nemati Sharif was born in 1947 (1326) in Qaemshahr, Iran. He studied Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, between 1967 and 1973 (1346–1352). Throughout his professional career, he became widely known for creating puppets for numerous theatrical productions, as well as sculptures inspired by the same fantastical yet conceptual world. In addition to sculpture and puppet-making, he was also active in painting. Before focusing extensively on puppet design, he was considered one of Iran’s most accomplished sculptors and was among the distinguished students of Parviz Tanavoli, a leading master of Iranian sculpture, at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Nemati Sharif’s first solo exhibition was held in 1996 (1375) at Aaria Gallery. He passed away in 2012 (1391). During his lifetime, he presented numerous exhibitions of his works both in Iran and internationally. He was also awarded a prize at the Fourth Iranian Sculpture Biennial. In the years following his death, his works have continued to be exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions and have remained the focus of attention among audiences and art collectors.
1947 (1326) in Qaemshahr, Iran
1973 (1352) Received a B.A. in Fine Arts, Faculty of Art, University of Tehran
1982 (1361) Began teaching at various higher education institutions including the University of Tehran, Art University of Tehran, Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Soore University, and Islamic Azad University
1975 (1354) Began working at the Puppet Theater Center of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults
1982 (1361) Began teaching at various higher education institutions including the University of Tehran, Art University of Tehran, Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Soore University, and Islamic Azad University
1996 (1375) Solo sculpture and painting exhibition, Aria Gallery, Tehran
1998 (1377) Solo painting exhibition, Bamdad Gallery, Tehran
2002 (1381) Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation at the 9th International Tehran Theater Festival
2003 (1382) Solo sculpture and painting exhibition, Elaheh Gallery, Tehran
2004 (1383) Solo sculpture and painting exhibition, Barg Gallery, Tehran
2005 (1384) Selected Artist Award, 4th Tehran International Biennial of Contemporary Sculpture
2007 (1386) Solo exhibition, Elaheh Gallery, Tehran
2008 (1387) Received a Certificate of Appreciation at the 12th International Tehran Puppet Theater Festival / Solo sculpture exhibition, Assar Gallery, Tehran
2011 (1390) Solo sculpture exhibition, Forouhar Gallery, Tehran
2017 (1396) Group exhibition, “Situation,” Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Tehran
2020 (1399) Solo exhibition, “Bijan Nematisharif Sculptures,” Shirin Gallery, Tehran
2021 (1400) Group exhibition, “Winter Collection of Veterans 1400,” Shirin Gallery, Tehran
2023 (1402) Solo exhibition, Far Gallery, Tehran
2024 (1403) Solo exhibition, Project 009821, Tehran / Group exhibition, “Form and Figure,” Ev Gallery, Tehran
