
Mahboobeh Yazdani, illustrator, painter, and sculptor, was born in 1981 and holds a B.A. in Painting. She has illustrated more than 50 book covers for children and her works have been presented in more than 40 exhibitions in Iran and internationally. Alongside her artistic practice, Yazdani has also been active in organizing and curating various exhibitions. Her works have been selected for international illustration events, including Bratislava, Sharjah, and Belgrade. In 2021, *Noroozi Battle*, illustrated by Yazdani, was included in the *The White Ravens* selection. She has also worked as an instructor at the Iranian Illustrators Society.
Born in 1981, Iran
Education
B.A. in Painting
Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
2026, “Kharej Az Ghab,” Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2025, “Shookhi Shookhi Jaddi Mishe,” Sales Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2025, “Black Pencil Award,” Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2025, “20th Anniversary of the Iranian Illustrators Society,” Tehran, Iran
2024, “Otagh-e Rostam,” Sales Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2024, “He Dreams with His Eyes Open,” Nian Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2023, “Div,” Sales Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Curatorial Projects
2026, “Kharej Az Ghab,” Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2025, “Shahr Ashoub,” Ben-Bast Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2025, “Qab-haye Kheyli Kheyli Kuchak,” Bostan Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2024, “Dardel,” Vista Gallery, Tehran, Iran
International Projects
2026, From Behind Closed Windows, Artist and Curator, KOOCH Gallery, Venice, Italy
2019, Nominee, Bratislava Illustration Award
2019, Selected for the 15th International Biennial of Illustration, Belgrade, Serbia
2017, Participation in the International Exhibition of Illustration, Bratislava, Slovakia
Selected work for the catalog and international exhibition in Sharjah, UAE
Awards and Selections
2021, The White Ravens, Noroozi Battle, illustrated by Mahboobeh Yazdani, included in the White Ravens selection
2019, Nominee, Bratislava Illustration Award
2019, Selected for the 15th International Biennial of Illustration, Belgrade, Serbia
Professional Activities
Illustration of more than 50 book covers
Curating and organizing group exhibitions at galleries in Iran
Artist and curator of the From Behind Closed Windows project, presented by KOOCH Gallery, Venice, Italy
