KIANOOSH MOTAGHEDI
Tel: (+9821)912-23876-92
Email: Kianooshart@gmail.com
Born November 14, 1982 in Tehran, Iran
Knowledge of Persian, Arabic, English
Extensive travel, research and residence in the Middle East, Central Asia, India, Europe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Artist & Islamic Art Historian
2000-present Calligrapher and Ceramist
2003-2017 5 Solo Exhibitions and 25 Group Exhibitions (Calligraphy and Ceramic art)in Tehran, Paris, Dubai, Mashhad, Qazvin
2009-present Independent Islamic Art Researcher (In the fields of Persian-Islamic Ceramic, Tile Making & Art of the Book)
2010-present Teaching: History of Islamic Art, Calligraphy and Illumination
Research And Publications
Books
2018 Hundred Thirty years of Persian Lustre Studies, Research Institute of Iranian Heritage Publisher
2018 Persian Ceramic Mihrabs, Zibasazi Publisher
2016 Warraq Ghaznavi Family; Golestan-e Honar 19, Peikareh Publisher
2016 Old Gates of Tehran, Peikareh & Zibasazi Publisher
2015 Tehran Nastaliq Inscription, Peikareh & Zibasazi Publisher
2015 Biouk Ahmary; Golestan-e Honar 10, Peikareh Publisher
2014 Tahir Kashani Family; Golestan-e Honar 9, Peikareh Publisher
2013 Masterpieces of Astan Quds Razavi Library & Museum; The Collection of Quranic Manuscripts (from 10th-16th century), Mashhad
2013 Ruzbihan Shirazi; Golestan-e Honar 8, Peikareh Publisher
Articles
2017 Qazwin Nastaliq Inscriptions in Qajar era, in: Chideman Visual Art Magazine, Vol 15, pp 26-37.
2017 An Introduction to Quranic Illumination Studies in Islamic Art, in: Astan-e Honar Magazine, Vol 12, pp 28-33.
2016 Study of Timurid Quran Folios Atrributed to Basunghur, in: Astan-e Honar Magazine, Vol 12, pp 26-43.
2015 New Discovery of Sani al-Molk`s Scketch (Qajar Painter), in: Name-h Baharestan, Vol III, Special Issue on Sani al-Molk, pp 54-69.
2015 The Iconography of the Shahnameh, Ms 932, John Rylands Library (Shiraz, 1542), in: Name-h Baharestan, Vol IV, pp 54-69.
2014 Splendor of Ilkhanid Art of Book in Soltanieh School, in: Astan-e Honar Magazine, Vol 10, pp 36-45.
2014 Develpment of the art of Book in Shiraz School(15-16 centuries), in: Name-h Baharestan, Vol III (New series), pp 22-37.
2014 Waqf Tradition & Its Influence on Iranian Art of Book, in: Astan-e Honar Magazine, Vol 8, pp 44-49.
2014 Islamic Manuscripts in Liden University Library, in: Name-h Baharestan, Vol II, pp 170-183.
2013 Golden Ages of Seljuk & Ghaznavid Art of Book, in: 13th Ceremony in honor of the Supporter of Manuscripts Conference, National Library of Iran, Tehran.
2013 A look to Warraq-i Ghaznavi; The Beauty of Ghaznavid Quranic Manuscripts,in: 3rd Quranic Illumination Conference, Mashhad.
2011 Ruzbihan Shirazi; The Genius of his Calligraphy and Illumination, 2ed Quranic Illumination Conference, Mashhad.
2009 The Proceedings of the Conference on the Iranian Forgotten Treasures , Vol I, Iranian Academy of Art, pp 173-195.
2012 Spelndor of Calligraphy and Illumination in Shiraz School, in: The Collection of Essays on Calligraphy (Shiraz School) of Art Conference, Shiraz
Prizes, Awards, And Fellowships
2018 Musee du Quai Branly- Jacques Chirac, Fellowship for Indipendent Research issued by the Ministry of Culture and Communication of France (2 months)
2017 Musee du Louvre, Fellowship for Indipendent Study and collaboration with Qajar Exhibition Project (L`Empire Des Roses) at Louvre-Lens, issued by the Ministry of Culture and Communication of France (3 months)
2015 Cite International Des Arts, Paris, Research Grant (2 Jan- 26 Feb)
2013 Selected Article ; in 13th Ceremony in honor of the Supporter of Manuscripts Conference, National Library of Iran, Tehran
2013 Selected Article and First Prize in 3rd Quranic Illumination Conference, Mashhad
2011 Selected Article in 9th Iranian Contemporary Ceramic Biennial Conference, Semnan
2011 Selected Article and First Prize in 2ed Quranic Illumination Conference, Mashhad
2007 First Prize in 8th Iranian Contemporary Ceramic Biennial, Tehran
Teaching & Lectures
2018 Lecture on Seljuk & Ilkhanid Mihrabs, in Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir
2018 Lecture on Glory of Tile-work of Qajar Art, in Iranian Cultural Center, Berlin
2018 Lecture on Decoration in Islamic Architecture of Iran, in Tehran Art University
2018 Lecture on Qajar Art, in Isfahan Art University
2017 Lecture on Lustre Mihrabs & Tiles, in Islamic Department of The National Museum of Iran
2016 Lecture and Workshop on Islamic Codicology, in National Library of Iran
Other Professional Activities
2015-present Creat and Edit Articles (Cataloging) for Tehran Auction (Iranian Modern & Contemporary Art), Tehran
2017-2018 Write a Catalog on Seven Color Tile Decoration of Golestan Palace Museum
2018-2020 Creat and Edit Articles (Cataloging) for Sareban Collection of Iranian Modern & Contemporary Art, Humburg-Tehran
Memberships
Advisory Board, Ceramic Museum Of Iran (Abgineh Msueum), Tehran, 2018
Advisory Committee for Research Center , Golestan Palace Museum, Tehran, 2017-present
Advisory Committee for, Iranian Architecture and Brickwork Conference, Iranian Academy of Arts, Tehran, 2017
Writer and Editor, Encyclopaedia of Kashanica, Vol: Lustre Ceramic, 2016-present
Art Advisory, Nameh Bahrestan Magazine, Library of Congress, Tehran, 2014-2015
Exhibition
“ Lustre Ceramic”, Group Exhibition, Ceramic Museum of Iran, Jan 2018
“ Iranian Pop Art”, Group Exhibition, Galleri Nicolas Felamel, Paris, Jully 2015
“ Voyage Letters”, Calligraphy Group Exhibition, Galleri Nicolas Felamel, Paris, Jan 2014
“ 2nd Quranic Illumination Festival” , Rezvan Gallery, Mashhad, Mar 2011
“ 1st Quranic Illumination Festival” , Rezvan Gallery, Mashhad, Mar 2009
“ 2nd Tehran Art Expo”, Vahdat Hall, Tehran, Dec 2008- Jan 2009
“ Moment of Glory ”, Solo Exhibition ,Seyhoun Gallery , Nov. 2008
“ Eternal Splendour ”, Group Exhibition ,Seyhoun Gallery , Mar. 2008
“ The 8th Contemporary Iranian Ceramic and Glass Biennial ”, Saba Gallery ,Jan 2007
“ The 6th Iranian Painting Biennial ”, Tehran Contemporary Museum , Nov 2006
“ From Illumination to Earthenware ”, Solo Exhibition ,Seyhoun Gallery , Jan. 2006
“ 1st Specialized Illumination Exhibition ” , Saba Gallery , Tehran , Sep. 2006
“ 2nd Besm e Allah Festival ” , Khyial Art Gallery , Tehran , Nov. 2006
“ Hidden Splendour ” , Solo Exhibition , Shafagh Art Gallery , Oct. 2005
“ 5th Iranian Ancient Heritage ” , Group Show , Seyhoun Art Gallery , May 2005
“ Fragments of Dust and Dream ”, Solo Exhibition ,Seyhoun Art Gallery, Feb.2005
“ Finding Paradise ” , Group Show , Seyhoun Art Gallery , May 2004
“ Earthly beauty , Heavenly art ” , Group Show , Seyhoun Art Gallery , Jan. 2004
“2nd Iranian Keeper of Ancient Heritage ”, Group Show , Seyhoun Gallery , 2003
“ Yesterday , Today ”, Group Show , Seyhoun Art Gallery , Feb. 2002
