Biography
Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1945, Fereydoun Ave is a pivotal figure in the Iranian art scene, recognized as one of the most significant contemporary artists in Iran. He earned his BA in Applied Arts for Theatre from Arizona State University and studied Film at New York University. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Ave has worn many hats—artist, designer, art director, collector, curator, gallerist, and art patron—making him a source of inspiration and mentorship for numerous Iranian artists.
As a visual artist, Ave is renowned for his dedicated and evocative work, having exhibited widely across the globe. He is particularly celebrated for his portrayals of the archetypal Iranian hero Rostam, exploring themes of masculinity and virtue within Iranian culture. His artworks are held in prestigious collections, including the British Museum, London; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; the Cy Twombly Foundation, New York; and the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
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