{"id":13154,"date":"2026-06-11T15:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranart.org\/?page_id=13154"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:53:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:23:48","slug":"master-kazem-khorasani","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iranart.org\/en\/master-kazem-khorasani\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Kazem Khorasani"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Calligraphy-painter and typeface designer; creator of Modern Kufic<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From the perspective of Dr. Kazem Khorasani, the art of Naqqashi-khat (calligraphy-painting) is a transnational and abstract language that should not be confined within the boundaries of classical rules. He views art as a platform for the intelligent fusion of the solid geometry of the East with the freedom and boldness of Western art. In his view, the true value of a work lies in \u201cimprovisation\u201d; where the idea is not pre-designed before execution, but rather born in the moment at the tip of the pen, allowing its \u201cpristine nature\u201d and \u201cnatural imperfections\u201d to imbue the work with a human spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Biography of Dr. Kazem Khorasani<\/h1>

Kazem Khorasani is one of the prominent and influential figures in contemporary Iranian calligraphy-painting (Naqqashi-khat), having dedicated nearly three decades of his artistic career to research, innovation, and the creation of works across various styles of calligraphy and graphic design. With a PhD in Art, he has developed a unique visual language by intelligently blending the solid geometry of the East with the creative freedom of Western art.<\/p>

\u2022 Creator of \u201cModern Kufic\u201d script: A modern redesign of the geometry of ancient and Avestan scripts.<\/p>

\u2022 Professional background: Designed 330 logos and 310 graphic elements and bas-reliefs.<\/p>

\u2022 International recognition: Selected for the Cit\u00e9 Internationale des Arts residency in Paris and participation in various global exhibitions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Selected Works of Master Kazem Khorasani
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    Resume and Achievements
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    Education, Teaching, and Academic Activities<\/p>

    \u2022 University faculty member and department head with over two decades of teaching experience.<\/p>

    \u2022 Instructor for Master of Arts (MA) Graphic Design entrance exam preparatory courses (record of 14 years training top-ranked students).<\/p>

    \u2022 Instructor and official member of the Iranian Calligraphers Association since 1997.<\/p>

    \u2022 Founder and Head of the Ferdows branch of the Iranian Calligraphers Association (for 4 years, starting in 1997).<\/p>

    \u2022 Conducted 28 workshops and delivered lectures at national and international art forums.<\/p>

    \u2022 Authored 16 scientific-research and promotional articles for national and international conferences.<\/p>

    Honors, Memberships, and Awards<\/b><\/p>

    \u2022 Holder of the First-Class Art Degree from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.<\/p>

    \u2022 Golden Resident (Golden Visa) of the UAE.<\/p>

    \u2022 Member of the Iranian Center for Visual Arts Development.<\/p>

    \u2022 Member of the Cit\u00e9 Internationale des Arts in Paris (Invited artist by the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art for a residency in 2015).<\/p>

    \u2022 Recipient of 1st to 3rd place awards and distinctions in 56 national and international festivals (including: International Fajr Festival, Al-Burda UAE, Fujairah UAE, Qazvin Biennial, Imam Reza Festival, etc.).<\/p>

    \u2022 Selected among the 80 prominent Iranian artists at the \u201cFIAP Jean Monnet\u201d exhibition in Paris (2024), alongside works by masters such as Sohrab Sepehri, Bahman Mohasses, Iran Darroudi, etc.<\/p>

    Exhibitions<\/b><\/p>

    \u2022 Held 32 solo exhibitions domestically and internationally (including: UAE, Canada, USA, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles).<\/p>

    \u2022 Participated in over 200 international group exhibitions (France, Italy, Turkey, UAE, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Lebanon, Qatar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, UK, Australia, etc.).<\/p>

    Key Projects, Design, and Urban Elements<\/p>

    \u2022 Creator of the \u201cModern Kufic\u201d script in 1998.<\/p>

    \u2022 Manager of Khorasani Graphic Design Studio.<\/p>

    \u2022 Designed and constructed 310 urban elements in various cities across the country.<\/p>

    \u2022 Designed stone relief inscriptions for the western and southern facades of the Hosseiniyeh Ershad in Tehran (approx. 90 square meters, four-layered).<\/p>

    \u2022 Designed logos for over 350 brands and organizational entities.<\/p>

    \u2022 Advertising and Design Manager for Alis Factory Group (2017-2018).<\/p>

    Publications and Research<\/p>

    \u2022 Author of 5 specialized books in the fields of calligraphy and graphic design.<\/p>

    \u2022 Author of the \u201cModern Kufic Script\u201d instruction book (trilingual: Persian, English, Arabic - commissioned by the Khawla Art and Culture Center, Abu Dhabi).<\/p>

    \u2022 Publication of over 40 works and interviews in reputable domestic and international art journals and books (France, Italy, Canada, Bahrain, etc.).<\/p>

    Sales and Collections<\/b><\/p>

    \u2022 Works featured and sold at international auctions: Qatar (AlBahie), UK (Gunnersbury Park Museum London), Iran (Negar Gallery).<\/p>

    \u2022 Works sold and held in reputable museums: Imam Ali (AS) Museum, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.<\/p>

    \u2022 Works included in private art collections in countries such as: France, UAE, Kuwait, USA, Canada, Turkey, UK, etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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