Atbin at the age of 25

The arrival of each visitor at an old house with tall windows overlooking a cozy courtyard—now home to Atbin Gallery and a well-known architectural office belonging to Farokh Azarin—is always met with the warm welcome of Farhad Azarin, the gallery’s director, who personally accompanies them to explain the artworks on display. Located in Khakzad Alley, just before Tehran’s Parkway Bridge, the house had served for years as an architecture office. After its renovation, it was named “Atbin Gallery” on June 25, 2000. The gallery’s name, taken from the Borhan-e Qate’ dictionary, means “collector of virtues.” Its logo, originally designed by Sirak Melkonian for architect Azarin’s architectural brand, was eventually adopted to represent Atbin Gallery. From installing artworks to selecting artists, from engaging with visitors to using its logo and preserving a cohesive identity, Atbin Gallery demonstrates meticulous, detail-oriented approaches that align with global standards.