● Birthplace: Isfahan
● Website: www.farshchianart.com
Biography
He was talent from the early childhood. His father, who was representative of Isfahan carpet, was seeing her son’s talents, he took him to Master Haj Mirza AQA Emami’s painting workshop. After training with Master Emami and Isa Bahadori and his knowledge of Isfahan Fine Arts School, he traveled to Europe for the Conservatory of Fine Arts and several years to study the works of Western artists in museums. In the European museums, he was the first person to enter the museum with a package of books and pens and finally the last of all, he was himself who was out of the museum. After returning to Iran, Master Mahmoud Farshchian began his work at the Department of Fine Arts in Tehran and was chosen to manage the national department and Master of Fine Arts Faculty of Tehran University. He is the founder of his school in Iranian painting, which adheres to the classic form, with the use of new techniques to develop the scope of Iranian painting. In this form art, he gave a new spirit and fed it with a history of coexistence with poetry and literature, to independence this art, which was less before. His powerful and innovative paintings are dynamic and expansive and are vibrant, with an attractive fusion of traditional and modern elements, which are the unique style combinations he painted in. Some of his abilities are the wonderful feeling of creativity, animated motifs, the creation of rounded and curved spaces, soft and powerful lines, and the creation of raging colours. Master’s works are a pleasing combination of originality and innovation. His works have been influenced by classical poetry, Persian literature, the Holy Qur’an, the holy Books of Christians and Jews, as well as his profound imagination. It has played an important role in the introduction of Iranian art to the international art scene. He was invited to talk at numerous universities and art institutions. There are six different books and articles published on his works.
Master’s works have been exhibited in more than hundreds of individual and collective exhibitions in Iran and other countries, and are faced with great reception. Holding down exhibitions represent their reputation in the global zone, so that museums and libraries and personal collectors and lovers of art are boasting a piece of his works. Some of his works were donated by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iran: the perfection of the delicate and the ambassadors of foreign countries as gifts. His works in many world cities such as: Paris, New York, Chicago and… Has been exhibited. He was awarded the activist of art and culture in the year 2014. Mahmoud Farshchian is currently residing in New Jersey and has periodic and seasonal trips to Iran. Documentary film, as a Love Pardaz, directed by Mohammad Hadi Hamid Kaviani, with the presence of the police, Parviz Pourhoseini, and with the voice of Ziba Brufeh, he made him to show that in the ritual the fifth book was unveiled.
The children of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, are named: Ali Morad Farshchian and Leila, and Fateme. Dr. Ali Morad Farshchian is a medical practice in Florida and his daughter: Leila is active in the behavior analyst’s job and is living in New Jersey.
Amberto Baldynia (Italian: Umberto Baldini), Professor late History of art and head of the international Art University of Florence, Italy, believed to receive esoteric or inner work of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, a profound insight is necessary and time-consuming, and more in the sphere of Iranian painting is a milestone and a great phenomenon.
Mahmoud Farshchian Museum
Unveiled in 2001, The Farshchian Museum sits nestled in the central gardens of Sa’d Abaad Palace located in Tehran, Iran. It is surrounded by various other museums exhibiting historical art and modern artworks. The various palaces are interspersed throughout the lush landscape of the complex, dating back to late Qajars and first Pahlavies. All have been restored and transformed into modern day museums.
While Farshchian’s masterpieces have been hosted by numerous museums and exhibitions worldwide, the museum at Sa’d Abaad Palace is solely devoted to his work.
Master Farshchian, was awarded this museum based on his tremendous contributions in the world of art. Open 6 days a week to the public, it contains several galleries, which exhibit early and contemporary original works by Farshchian. Art students tour daily to study these originals also found in their art textbooks, while tourists from all over the world can now enjoy a firsthand viewing of these stunning works of fine art.
About Mahmoud Farshchian
– Negar Javidan – The life and works of Master Mahmoud Farshchian – By Amir Rezaei Nabard
– In Dream of Imagination – A study of the position of imagination in Master Mahmoud Farshchian – By Amir Rezaei Nabard
Books
– Painting for The Shahnameh Ferdowsi book
– Paintings of the great heroes of Shahnameh
– Painting for Divan -e Hafez
– Painting for the Robaiat Omar Khayyam
Some works
– Toggle Deer Board – a plan from the icon of Imam Reza
– The fifth day of creation – In this panel all the earthly and heavenly creatures are engaged in the praise of the Lord.
– The ASR-e-Ashoura Board – Master Mahmoud Farshchian, describes how this work works:
Three years before The Islamic Revolution of IRAN, in Ashura Day, my mother hear me and said: Listen to me for a few words, and I told him, I would be in my room first. I had a strange hand. I entered the room, I picked my pen and started the storyboard of Ashura. I picked the font for a panel now without any changes. This effect was donated to the Astan Quds Razavi Museum.
– The board of Shams and Rumi, inspired by one of Rumi’s poems. Certain colors have been used in painting to highlight the mystical and spiritual relationship between Rumi and Shams.
– Praise panel – he said, “This is a sign of the elementary verse of Sura Friday.
– The fourth Sky and the Dinner of Ghariban was unveiled in the historical cultural Complex on September 6, 2015.
– Ali’s “The Art of Hospitality”, the main name: Panah – In this work, the kindness and the orphan of Ali ibn Abitaleb (as), has been the main job.
– Design of the fifth holy Shrine of Imam Reza(as)
The new holy Plan of Imam Hossein (as) Tomb in Karbala, is the effect of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, that was carried out with the skill of Masters work and silver of Iran’s work, and in the year 2012, he was released in Qom and then transferred to Iraq.
The last and fifth cover of the books of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, including the most recent works of this artist, was published by Gooya publication in the year 2008. This book includes 150 of the painting and design of the most recent works, adorned in 258 color screen with glossy paper. Also, the master lines, including letters and notes, feature his miniature designs. He has been taken from Ostad Modari, because of the Imam Khomeini, Ali ibn Musa Reza (as), healed for his own hands, the servant of the honorary shrine.
Selection of Awards
2014 – Show honor activist the realm of culture and arts
2001 – GODIVA Chocolates 75th Anniversary, USA
2001 – Who’s Who in the 21st Century, Cambridge, England
2000 – Outstanding intellectuals of the 21st Century, Cambridge, England
1995 – Gold Medal, Highest Honor
1987 – Golden Palm of Europe
1985 – Oscar D’Italia, gold statuette.
1984 – Vessillo Europa Delle Arte, gold statuette. Italy
1983 – Diploma Accadenu’co D’Europa, Accademia D’Europa. Italy
1983 – Diploma Maestro Di Pittura, II Seminario d’Arte Moderna. Italy
1982 – Diploma Di Merito, Universita Delle Arti. Italy
1980 – Academia Italia delle Arti e del Lavoro, gold medal.
1973 – Ministry of Culture and Art, 1st prize in art. Iran
1958 – International Art Festival, gold medal. Belgium
1952 – Military Art, gold medal. Iran
Individual Exhibitions
1984 – Foxworth Gallery, New York
1981 – Museum of Contemporary Arts, Tehran
1978 – Fine Arts Miniature Gallery, Tehran
1976 – Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
1976 – University of Utah, Salt Lake City
1976 – 1970 – The Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C.
1976 – 1970 – Rima Gallery, New York
1975 – 1972 – Iran-America Society, Tehran
1974 – 1966 – Iran Bastan Museum, Tehran
1973 – Lahore Museum, Lahore
1973 – National Council of Art, Karachi
1973 – Art Institute, Rawalpindi
1972 – Cyrus Gallery, Paris
1968 – Fine Arts Museum, Algiers
1965 – 1964 – Tehran University, Tehran
1964 – The Hall of Culture, Tehran
1963 – Europa Fine Arts Gallery, Vienna
1963 – 1959 – Kunst Muller Gallery, Munich
1962 – Palazzo Barberini, Rome
1962 – Lyrical Galleria, Milan
1960 – Golestan Palace Museum, Tehran
1956 – Art Institute, Istanbul
1954 – Chehelsotoun Palace Museum, Esfahan
1949 – 1948 – Iran-British Cultural Institute, Esfahan
Commissions
– Prince Phillip of England
– Giscard D’Estang, former President of France
– Ramzi Sanbar, New York
– Marshall Quen, Washington, D.C.
– Furnishing Systems Inc., New York
– Hilton Hotel, Tehran
– Center for Culture and Art, Tehran
– Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ankara
– Line & Tone Co., New York
Permanent Collections
– Queen Elizabeth of England
– Queen Juliana of Netherlands
– Prince Agha Khan
– Lyndon Johnson, former President of The United States
– Michael Jackson, American musician, “King of Pop”
– General Ernesto Geisel, former- President of Brazil
– Crown Prince Akihito of Japan
– Giuseppe Saragat, former President of Italy
– Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Prime Minister of India
– Senator William Fullbright
– Professor Arthur A. Pope
– Professor Dr. Hossin Sadeghi, Switzerland
– Ghassan Shaker
– National Art Museum, Iran
– Museum of Modern Art, Iran
– Art Museum of Istanbul, Turkey
– The Lahore Museum, Pakistan
– Madison Corporation of Washington, D.C.
– Bob Guccione, New York
– Bohrer Collection, New Jersey
– Panes Collection, New Jersey
From The Look of Others
Stuart Cary Welch – Curator – Harvard Univ. Art Museums, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Foff Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum
“Your extraordinary virtuosity conjures up so many moods, forms, and legends known from classical Persian painting. Your mastery of brush and pigment, as well as your intense devotion to a vital tradition, rewards those who travel through the world of your miniatures and drawings. For a foreigner such as myself, who has been addicted to Persian painting for most of his life (a slightly longer one than yours), it is exciting to recognize many motifs and characterizations…”
Federico Mayor – Director General – UNESCO
“Opening an art book of Mahmoud Farshchian is like leaping into the heart of a magical realm. A happy blend of the real and imaginary at once sets the tone for everything, thanks to an alchemy whose secret formula he seems to be one of the few to possess. People, nature, animals and objects are present; we recognize them for what they are, but at the same time we begin to see them differently. We do not see them in a dream, but touch them with a different way of looking. This is what makes Mahmoud Farshchian unique and exceptional. That is how it is. This is another stroke of the master’s skill.”
Dr. Richard Ettinghausen – Chief Curator & Director – Freer Gallery and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
“On account of their extraordinary draftsmanship, their wide coloristic range and innate sense of the decorative aspect, the drawings and painting of Mr. Mahmoud Farshchian are in the true tradition of the great Iranian painters.
Harold P. Stern – Director – Smithsonian Institute
“I am always amazed at the beautiful draftsmanship and the skill displayed in the paintings by Farshchian.”
Daniel M. MacMaster – President – Museum of Science and Industry
“It is a pleasure to show the imaginative creations of Mr Farshchian, who surely, must be considered among the most talented contemporary artists.”
