Born in Tehran in 1948. BSc from London's Queen Mary college, University of London,UK. Has studied Fine Arts at Mid-west City college, USA and Solihull college, Birmingham, UK. He is a member of "Maison des Artistes" in Paris, France and Maison des Artistes Tehran Iran.
Since 1987, has regularly participated in art auction sales at the Drouot in Paris and has quotations listed on most international sales/price, Art websites i.e. (www.artprice.com)and books such as (AKOUN La cote des Peintres) listed as Abol.
Having worked with nouvelle figuration in France for many years; he finally took up calligraphy in 1996 after returning to Iran and studying closely the sacred art. He now paints large formats, particularly in Thuluth and Kufic.
Also, being a huge admirer of Jalal e din Mollana "Rumi" the great Persian Sufi and Poet, who was an enormous source of inspiration for him, he has dedicated him many of his calligraphy works.
Exhibitions:
1978 - Exhibition at Seyhoon art gallery, Tehran - Iran.
1979 - Exhibition at the Midwest City art institute ,Oklahoma - USA,
1980 - Exhibition at Solhull Art college, U.K,
1986 - Exhibition at "Indice de Reve" art gallery, Thonon les bains - France,
1987 - Exhibition at "Gallerie du Theatre", Evian les Bains - France,
1988 - Exhibition at "Gallerie d'Art Modern", Evian les Bains - France,
1988 - Exhibition at Art Forum, Annecy - France,
1989 - Exhibition at Art Forum, Annecy - France,
1990 - Exhibition at "Galleried'Art Modern", Evian les Bains - France,
2000 - International Exhibition Futurescope, Poitier - France,
2001 - International Exhibition Contemporary Art, Toulouse - France,
2006 - Exhibition at XVA Art Gallery, Dubai - UAE,
2007 - Collective charity exhibition at Imam Ali Museum, Tehran - Iran,
2007 - Collective exhibition at Contemporary Museum of Fine Arts SaadAbad,Tehran - Iran,
2007 - Exhibition at Saba cultural institute, Tehran - Iran,
2007 to 2010- Exhibition at DIFC governors floor entrance lobby and VIP lounge, Dubai - UAE,
2008 - Exhibition at Art Dubai, Dubai - UAE,
2008 - Collective exhibition at Mellat art gallery,Tehran - Iran,
2008 to 2010- Collaboration with Art Space DIFC, Dubai - UAE,
2008 - Exhibition at Capital Club, DIFC - Dubai - UAE,
2009 - Magic Of Persia, Charity Auction, Dubai - UAE,
2009 - Exhibition at Capital club Charity Auction Dubai - UAE,
2009 - Bonhams "Start" foundation art charity auction, Dubai - UAE,
2010 - Magic Of Persia, Charity Auction, Dubai - UAE,
2011 - Exhibition at Seyhoun Art Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Tehran - Iran,
2011 - Museum of Contemporary Art (TMOCA), Tehran - Iran
*Since 1986: Permanent exhibition at “Galerie d’Art Modern”, Evian les Bains - France.
