Aydin Aghdashloo

Aydin Aghdashloo stands out as one of the most celebrated artists in modern and contemporary Iranian art. Renowned for his intricate painting technique, he has produced a body of work deeply influenced by the socio-political dynamics of his home country, while also engaging with universal concepts and aesthetics. His unique style draws from a multiplicity of sources, including Renaissance paintings and Persian art, subverting them in what is interpreted as a polemic against tyranny, violence, and the destruction of beauty.

Aghdashloo is also a prolific author, having published more than eight volumes on arts and culture.