Reza Abidini
Reza Abidini Studio| Reza Abedini is a world renowned Iranian designer. Reza Abedini is a ground-breaking exponent of contemporary graphic design who lives and works in Iran. Using a strong and sophisticated style incorporating Islamic calligraphy in a free, innovative and striking manner, he creates beautiful images that carry a powerful cultural message. His passion for graphic design, in particular Persian type and typography, has lead him into linking literature and aesthetics, searching for a unique visual dialect that reflects Persian poetic sensibilities. Reza Abedini has won dozens of national and international design awards. In 2006 Abedini received the Principal Prince Claus Award in recognition of his personal creativity in the production of special graphic designs, as well as for the personal manner in which he applies and redefines the knowledge and accomplishments of Iran’s artistic heritage, thus making them highly interesting. The award also focuses attention on the diversity of both the historical and the modern Iranian culture, recognising the impact of graphic design as an influential international means of communication. Professor of graphic design and visual culture at Tehran University, Abedini bridges generations. He emphasises the relationship between visual tradition and modern identity, encourages research in the rich history of Persian art and nurtures talent in the younger generations. He is a member of the Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS) since 1997, and the prestigious Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) since 2001. Abedini was a member of jury at several biennials throughout the world. His name is listed in Meggs' History of Graphic Design, as one of the world's outstanding post digital designers. |
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