Saeed Chavari

Born: 1979, Kermanshah, Iran

Education:

Master’s Degree in Painting from Tehran University of Art (Ranked 2nd as a talented student)

Bachelor’s Degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran

Professional Memberships:

Full Member of the Iranian Society of Painters

Member of the Iranian Contemporary Visual Arts Association

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Exhibitions

Participated in a group exhibition at Binsh Gallery (2021)

Participated in a group exhibition at Laleh Gallery (2021)

Solo exhibition at Imaaz Gallery, Rasht (2019)

Participated in a group painting exhibition at S Gallery (2019)

Participated in a group painting exhibition at Artibition Gallery (2019)

Participated in a group painting exhibition at the Iranian Artists Forum (2019)

Solo painting exhibition titled “The Stone Place” at Negar Gallery (2018)

Participated in the International OXA Arts Festival in Turkey (2016)

Participated in a group painting exhibition at Didi Center Gallery, Mazandaran (2017)

Participated in a group painting exhibition at Haft Samar Gallery (2014)

Participated in a group painting exhibition titled “Research Exhibition (3)” at the Iranian Artists Forum (February 2016)

Participated in a group painting exhibition at the Iranian Artists Forum (September 2015)

Solo painting exhibition titled “Sweet Role” at Haft Samar Gallery (June 2015)

Solo caricature exhibition at Naghshe Jahan Gallery (November 2013)

Solo caricature exhibition titled “Face to Face” (a collection of caricatures of Iranian music masters) at the Iranian Artists Forum (December 2012)

Solo painting exhibition at Shit Gallery (September 2011)

Participated in six group painting exhibitions and held one solo exhibition in Kermanshah

Participated in a group exhibition titled “Sustainable Peace” at Qasr Museum Garden, Tehran (2017)

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Artistic Activities

Painted murals and organized a “Colorful Eggs” festival at the University of Science and Culture (2017)

Collaborated with Radio Javan for critique and analysis of caricatures, painting, and design (2015)

Designed visuals for the multimedia project “Kavian Banner” by Shahram Nazeri (2014)

Jury member for a portrait design workshop at the University of Science and Culture (2014)

Jury member for the student photo and caricature festival at Azad University, Shahr-e-Rey branch (2011)

Jury member for a painting and caricature competition on water issues in Kermanshah province (2010)

Participated in set and costume design for the telefilm “Farjam” directed by Amir Hossein Nedaei (2009)

Jury member for the painting section of Tehran Municipality's Youth Festival (2008)

Contributed to the animated series “Saadi’s Journeys” for Saba Animation Center (2008)

Collaborated with various newspapers and publications, including Hamdeli Newspaper (2016), Mashal Magazine (2016), and others (2006-2010)

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Teaching Experience

Conducted Design Fundamentals Workshops at Pars University of Art and Architecture, Textile Design Group (2021-2023)

Taught Painting Techniques and Wall Art at the University of Science and Culture (2017-2019)

Delivered Color Techniques and Design Workshops at the University of Science and Culture (2015-2018)

Led Art and Visual Design Courses at the University of Tehran’s Continuing Education Programs (2014-2018)

Conducted Drawing and Anatomy Workshops at Azad University, Qiamdasht and Buin Zahra branches (2010-2013)

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Research and Publications

“Comparative Analysis of 18th-Century Islamic Figurative Arts (Iran, India, Turkey) and Neoclassicism (France)” presented at the Russia and East International Art Conference (2018)

“The Role of Urban Art in Murals of Kermanshah” published in Avaye Kermanshah Newspaper (2016)

Authored educational books on art history, Islamic civilization, and traditional art tools in collaboration with Gaj Publications (2010-2014)

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Urban Design Projects

Designed and executed murals in Tehran and Kermanshah, including:

“Polo Art” mural in Qods City (2019)

“Spring Welcomes” mural in Tehran (2015)

“Witnesses of the City” mural in Tehran (2014)