Sahand Hesamiyan Iranian, b. 1977

Sahand Hesamiyan (b. 1977, Tehran, Iran) studied Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran). His work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Tehran (Dastan’s Basement; Sam Art: A Dastan:Outside Project; Aun Gallery; 13 Vanak Street Independent Space) and Dubai, UAE (The Third Line*). Sahand Hesamiyan’s work has been also exhibited in numerous group shows in Iran, the UK, the USA, Italy, Mexico and Saudi Arabia since 1999. “Geometry”, an ongoing curatorial project by Dastan, features extensive research on geometrical forms used in works by Sahand and a number of other Iranian artists.

Sahand Hesamiyan has participated in six biennials and symposiums in Tehran from 2005 to 2014, including the 1st Sculpture Biennial for Urban Space in Tehran (2008). He has won numerous awards including the first prize at the Padide International Symposium of Contemporary Iranian Sculpture (2014), was a finalist for the Magic of Persia Contemporary Art Prize (2009) and shortlisted in Jameel Prize (2016). Sahand Hesamiyan’s works are included in Delfina Entrecanales Collection, The Samawi Collection and MAC Collection and numerous international private collections. Sahand Hesamiyan currently lives and works in Tehran, Iran.

* Sahand Hesamiyan is represented exclusively in the UAE by The Third Line.