Reza Shafahi Iranian, b. 1940
Overview
Reza Shafahi, "RS20", 2021, Acrylic on Paper, 70 × 50 cm
Reza Shafahi (b. 1940, Saveh, Iran) is a painter working and living in Tehran. Encouraged by his artist son, Mamali Shafahi, he began his artistic career in his 70s. An amateur painter, his paintings have been used in the works of his son and gained recognition worldwide.
Disconnected from his family for many years, he found solace and creative redemption through art when his son invited him to participate in a daily drawing exercise. His art reflects personal experiences and emotions, showcasing a unique style characterized by vibrant colors, bold brushwork, and expressive compositions. Reza Shafahi's story is a testament to art’s transformative power and the human spirit’s resilience.
Exhibitions
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Mamali Shafahi & Reza Shafahi | "Daddy (Tongue Remix)"
Zaal Art Gallery 11 Feb - 3 Mar 2024 ZaalDuo presentation of works by Reza Shafahi & Mamali Shafahi at Zaal Art Gallery, Focus Room 01.Read more -
Group Presentation | "Soft Edge of the Blade Vol. 2"
Zaal Art Gallery 28 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024 ZaalA Group Peresentation of works by Iranian Contemporary Artists. Reza Abedini, Nasser Bakhshi, Homa Delvaray. Hoda Kashiha, Reza Aramesh, Kiarash Alimi, Mohsen Vaziri Moghaddam, Behjat Sadr, Kour Pour, Sina Ghadaksaz,...Read more -
Group Presentation
The Armory Show 2023 7 - 10 Sep 2023 Art FairsA Group Presentation of Works by Reza Aramesh, Andisheh Avini, Homa Delvaray, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Hoda Kashiha, Farrokh Mahdavi, Nicky Nodjoumi, Asal Peirovi, Sepand Danesh, Mamali Shafahi, and Reza Shafahi, as...Read more
News
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Mamali and Reza Shafahi a part of "I Was Only Dreaming" exhibition
Artnet January 31, 2024Tony Cox, former pro-skater and curator of Club Rhubarb, has organized a new exhibition titled 'I Was Only Dreaming' at 1 Ludlow, a historic building...Read more -
The Diary of a Gambler by Reza Shafahi
Apartamento Magazine June 30, 2023Apartamento Magazine celebrated its latest publication, “The Diary of a Gambler,” with an exhibition of Reza Shafahi’s work, held in 0fr, a gallery bookshop in...Read more
