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Bijan Nematisharif

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Bijan Nemati‑Sharif was a multifaceted Iranian artist known for his imaginative sculptures, puppets, painting, and teaching. Rooted in theatricality and visual experimentation, his work merges joyous playfulness with thoughtful craftsmanship.

Early Life and Background

  • Earned a B.A. in Fine Art (Sculpture) from Tehran University’s Faculty of Art in 1973

  • Worked at Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, designing over 80 puppets for theater, TV, and festivals

  • Taught sculpture and art at the University of Tehran, Sooreh University, and Islamic Azad University from 1984 onward

  • Authored doll-making and puppet design projects, including stage and costume design for children’s theater

  • Active in painting and sculpture from the mid-1990s until his death in 2012

Nationality

Iranian artist

Themes

A cross-disciplinary artist blending sculpture, puppetry, painting, and mixed-media objects, Playful, surreal forms with simplified silhouettes and bold colors—often figurative and abstract, Integration of storytelling, theater, and visual art, reflecting his background in puppetry and performance

His playful and innovative contributions brought recognition in both visual and performing arts circuits. Awards Lists Plaque of Appreciation, 9th Tehran International Puppet Theater Festival – 2002 Selected artist, 4th Tehran Contemporary Sculpture Biennale – 2005 Medal and plaque of appreciation, Artists’ Forum celebration of World Theater Day – 2005 Plaque of Appreciation, 12th Tehran International Puppet Theater Festival – 2008