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Sadegh Tabrizi

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A pioneer of modern Iranian art and a prominent figure in the Saghakhaneh school He created a unique visual language in painting by utilizing the visual elements of Iranian art, including calligraphy, painting, illumination, folk motifs, and religious symbols. His works have been exhibited at important art fairs such as the Art Fair of China and Art Basel. Tabrizi passed away in 2017. So far, more than 150 works by this artist have been offered and sold at prestigious international auctions, including Bonhams, Sotheby's, Milon, and Associaz, among many others, in addition to the Tehran auction.

Early Life and Background

Sadegh Tabrizi (1938–2017) was a painter, calligrapher, and one of the prominent figures of the Saqqakhaneh and calligraphy school. He began his artistic career with pottery and ceramics and created his first works of calligraphy on ceramics. He learned calligraphy in the early 1940s and, by exaggerating the dimensions of figures and combining calligraphy, color, and painting, presented a new style that was distinct from traditional miniatures. Tabrizi founded the 66 Gallery, designed the "Nights of Allah the Great" poster, and his works were exhibited in prestigious museums and exhibitions around the world. He was a serious critic of domestic auctions and held his last exhibition in London (2012). He eventually died in London in 2017 and was buried there.

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Iranian artist

Themes

He is one of the pioneers of modern Iranian art, a painter, and a pioneer of the calligraphy style.

Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development: For the development plan of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (PBUH). Establishment of Gallery 66: Launching one of the leading galleries in 1973 on Somayeh Street, Tehran. Tabrizi is known more for creating modern works and the successful presence of his works in national and international arenas than for receiving traditional festival awards.