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Mokarrameh Ghanbari was a self-taught Iranian painter who began her artistic journey at the age of 61. Her deeply personal and vibrant works reflect a unique blend of memory, storytelling, and tradition rooted in the rural culture of northern Iran.
Born in the village of Darikhaneh in Mazandaran Province, Iran
Worked in domestic roles and as a healer in her village before discovering painting
Began painting in 1991 using natural pigments and household surfaces before transitioning to canvas
Held her first solo exhibition in Tehran in 1995
Continued to paint prolifically until her passing in 2005
Her home has been preserved as a museum dedicated to her life and work
Iranian artist
Folk-inspired compositions filled with narrative, symbolism, and rural life, Scenes featuring women, animals, and mythological figures, drawn from personal memories and folklore , Expressive, outsider art style using vivid colors and intuitive, emotional forms
Ghanbari gained national and international recognition for her originality and heartfelt expression, particularly remarkable for a self-taught artist who began late in life. Jury Prize at the Roshd Film Festival Award at the Rural Artistic–Literary Festival Honorary Certificate from the Conference of Iranian Women’s Studies in Stockholm (2001) Named “Female Painter of the Year 2001” by the Swedish National Museum
Honorary Certificate from the Conference
