Jazeh Tabatabai

Iranian painter and sculptor

Jazeh Tabatabai - Iranian painter and sculptor
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

February 9th, 2008
17 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Iran

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An Iranian artist contributed to modern art through painting, sculpture, and poetry. He studied painting at the fine arts faculty of the University of Tehran. His works reflected Iranian culture and heritage, often incorporating traditional motifs and techniques. In the 1960s, he became prominent in the contemporary art scene and was involved in several exhibitions. The artist moved to Paris in the 1970s, where he engaged with a wider artistic community. He returned to Iran after the Revolution and continued to work until his death in 2008. His artistic legacy remains influential in Iranian art.

Exhibited in major galleries in Iran and abroad

Incorporated traditional motifs into modern artwork

Contributed to the revival of Persian art techniques

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