Korosh Ghazimorad

Korosh Ghazimorad is a renowned Iranian calligrapher and developer of the Sarir calligraphy style. Studying calligraphy in different cultures, Ghazimorad has spent the last seven years of his life creating a new style of calligraphy. He has studied over 40,000 pages of works around the world, interviewed countless artists, practiced many styles, as well as drawing on his own mastery in Persian calligraphy and graphics. A mix of Persian, Chinese and Western methods; the result is Sarir calligraphy, where artworks are soundly composed, melodically harmonious, and aesthetically desirable.

Art Director at various galleries, Professor of graphics and calligraphy design, and member of the Board of Directors in the Iranian Graphic Designers’ Association, Korosh Ghazimorad is an exciting artist and has received several awards for his work such as Winner of the Best International Artist Award at the International Festival of Harmony, Los Angeles.

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KOROSH GHAZIMORAD

Date of birth: 1969
Place of birth: Iran

Group Exhibitions:

 Solo Exhibitions

2015     ‘Dance of the pen’, Artlab’, Beirut (LE)

2015     ‘Sarir calligraphy’, Naranj Art Gallery, Shiraz (IR) 2012    ‘Calligraphy’, Haleh Art gallery, Munich, (DE) 2011        ‘Calligraphy’, Haleh Art gallery, Munich (DE) 2010            ‘Calligraphy’, Haleh Art gallery, Munich (DE) 2010          ‘Calligraphy’, Aaran Art gallery, Tehran (IR)

2009     ‘Calligraphy’, Aaran Art gallery, Tehran (IR) 2007 ‘Art Basel Miami’, Seyhoun Gallery, Miami (US) 2007          ‘Calligraphy’, Laguna Beach, (US)

2007     ‘Calligraphy, Seyhoun gallery, Los Angeles (US) 2006      ‘Calligraphy, Zangar gallery, Tehran (IR)

2003     ‘Calligraphy, Private show, (US)

2001     ‘Calligraphy’, Barg Gallery, Tehran (IR) 1999       ‘Calligraphy, Barg Gallery, Tehran (IR)

Awards:

2009     Winner of the Special Award For ‘Promotion & Introduction of Iranian Heritage’ from the Iman Foundation, Los Angeles (US)

2008     Winner of the ‘Best International Artist’ award at International Festival of Harmony, Los Angeles (US) 2008   1st and 2nd place winner of the ‘Design Invitation Award’ at the 4th annual ‘Print Celebrates Design’

competition, Los Angeles (US)

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