Zartosht Rahimi

Zartosht Rahimi, Cutting edge, Acrylics on cardboard, 210x100 cm Including 6 pieces of cardboard, each 50 x 70cm, 2021, Courtesy of Behnoode Foundation and the artist — Zartosht Rahimi, Cutting edge, Acrylics on cardboard, 210x100 cm Including 6 pieces of cardboard, each 50 x 70cm, 2021, Courtesy of Behnoode Foundation and the artist

Born in 1989 in Esfahan, Iran, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and a Master of Painting From Soureh Art University. He has begun his professional career with Tarrahan Azad Gallery and presented his artworks at various solo and group exhibitions so far. Having the experience of working with different media such as graphics, illustration, painting, video and installation, he has tried to extend and connect the features of these media for creating artworks which often focus on social issues, politics, folk culture and art. He has also organized and held numerous exhibitions as a curator. His efforts in this context have focused on introducing young and emerging artists, as well as raising political and social issues by using a variety of media. Zartosht Rahimi has exhibited his works in over thirty solo and group exhibitions in Canada, Germany, France, the United States and Norway and Iran. Currently, he lives and works in Tehran, Iran.