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Iranian painter Farhad Moshiri dies at 61
Moshiri, who was born in Shiraz, Iran, in 1963, suffered a heart attack on July 17, according to reports from friends and art world colleagues, ISNA wrote.
Moshiri was renowned for his unique style that blended traditional Persian elements with contemporary techniques and a pop art sensibility.
He rose to prominence in the late 1990s with his ‘Jar Paintings,’ a series inspired by ancient Persian pottery that featured bold, colorful numbers and letters.
These works not only referenced Iran’s rich artistic history but also explored themes of duality and the relationship between tradition and modernity.
His works quickly gained international recognition, and in 2008, he became the first Middle Eastern artist to have a work sold for over $1 million at auction.
Moshiri’s pieces continued to break records, with his ‘Black Numbers on White’ fetching $358,000 at Tehran Auction’s 20th edition in July
2023.
Moshiri’s art has been exhibited globally, including at the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and he has been ranked among the top 500 artists worldwide. His distinctive style and contribution to the contemporary art scene have left a lasting legacy, and his death is a significant loss to the art world.