Ardeshir Mohassess
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Ardeshir Mohasses was an Iran
ian illustrator
and cartoonist
, residing in New York
.
and was brought up in Lahijan
. His parents were from rich families of Lahijan
.He graduated from Tehran University in 1962 with a degree in political science. Since becoming an illustrator
and cartoonist
for Kayhan and other local periodicals in 1963, he has held several one-man exhibitions in Tehran.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
and cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
, residing in New York
New York City
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.
Biography
He was born in RashtRasht
Rasht is a city in and the capital of Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 551,161, in 159,983 families.Rasht is the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast. It is a major trade center between Caucasia, Russia and Iran using the port of Bandar-e Anzali...
and was brought up in Lahijan
Lahijan
Lahijan is a city in and the capital of Lahijan County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 71,871, in 21,518 families....
. His parents were from rich families of Lahijan
Lahijan
Lahijan is a city in and the capital of Lahijan County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 71,871, in 21,518 families....
.He graduated from Tehran University in 1962 with a degree in political science. Since becoming an illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
and cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
for Kayhan and other local periodicals in 1963, he has held several one-man exhibitions in Tehran.
Selected bibliography
- Cactus, a special issue of Daftarha-ye Zamaneh, with an introduction by Karim EmamiKarim EmamiKarim Emami was a highly regarded Iranian translator, editor, lexicographer, and literary critic.-Life:Emami was born in 1930 in Calcutta, a frequent destination of his father, a tea merchant...
, including drawings from 1961 to 1966, TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
1971. - With Ardeshir Mohassess and his Puppets, with an introduction by Ali Asghar Haj-Seyed-Javadi, including drawings from 1967 to 1971, TousTousTous may refer to:* Trotskyist Organization of the United States an American Trotskyite group* Berd, Armenia* Tous, Iran* Tous, Valencia, Spain* Tous Designer House Spanish Designer Jewelry...
Publications, TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, 1971. - Current Events, with an introduction by Ahmad Shamlou, a selection of drawings from 1971, Amir KabirAmirkabir (publisher)Amirkabir is a publisher based in Tehran, Iran, founded on November 19, 1949 by Abdorrahim "Taghi" Jafari. It is named after Mirza Taghi Khan Amirkabir, the famous Iranian consul....
Publications, TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, 1973. - Momenten, a selection of drawings from 1968-1972, edited by K. Farrokhi, Sun Publications, HaarlemHaarlemHaarlem is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North Holland, the northern half of Holland, which at one time was the most powerful of the seven provinces of the Dutch Republic...
, Holland, 1973. - Identity Card, a selection of drawings done in 1972, Tahouri Publications, TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, 1973. - Ceremonies, an Introduction by Aydin AghdashlooAydin AghdashlooAydin Aghdashloo is an Iranian painter, author, art critic, art historian and graphic designer.He currently lives in Tehran, Iran and lectures in different Iranian Universities besides his professional work.- Early life :...
, a selection of drawings from 1972, Fine Arts Publications (under the auspices of Gallery Ayeh), TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, 1973. - Jahan-e No, a special issue of drawings, including drawings done in 1972, TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, 1973. - Ardeshir and Stormy Winds, with an introduction by Ali Asghar Haj-Seyed-Javadi, including drawings from 1967 to 1973, Tous Publications, TehranTehranTehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, 1973.
External links
- Life in Iran, Etched With Suspicion and Humor, NY Times
- On Ardeshir Mohassess' 70th Birthday , BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, 2008-09-09. - Closed circuit history, Oppressors and oppressed through the eyes of Ardeshir Mohassess
- The Pen is Mightier
- Iranian illustrator, Ardeshir Mohasses passed away , Radio ZamanehRadio ZamanehRadio Zamaneh is an Amsterdam-based Persian language radio. "Zamaneh" is the Persian literary term for "time".Radio Zamaneh is founding by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs but in content an independent broadcasting organization, registered as a non-profit organization in the Netherlands, with...
, 2008-10-11.