simin ekrami

Simin Ekrami

Born in the spring of 1948 (Farvardin 1327) in Tehran.

She pursued the noble art of sculpture at Morgan State University in the United States from 1967 to 1971, and later earned her degree from the esteemed Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran in 1974.

Ekrami formally embarked upon her professional journey as a sculptor in 1987. Over the years, her masterworks have graced the prestigious auctions of Tehran and Christie’s in Dubai.

Exhibitions & Showcases:

* Solo Exhibition, Deylaman Gallery (2018)

* Pioneers of Contemporary Art, Eivan Gallery, Tehran (2016)

* Elite Figures of Iranian Contemporary Art, Negah Gallery, Lavasan (2013)

* Christie’s Auction, Dubai (2008)

* Tehran Auction (2009)

* Group Exhibition at the Residence of the Canadian Ambassador to Iran, Tehran (2001)

* Group Exhibition, Cultural Bureau of the French Embassy, Tehran (1993)

* Group Exhibition, Center for Artistic Creations, Tehran (1991)

* And numerous others...

Monuments & Urban Sculptures:

* Maquette of the Mechanized Postal Emblem of Shiraz (1991)

* Emblematic Sculpture for the Tehran Urban Renewal Organization (1993)

* The "Earth" sculpture, inspired by the historic cartography of Al-Biruni, erected at the Government Pavilion of Mehrabad Airport (1994)

* Crafting of four majestic stone sculptures situated in Jamshidieh Park, Tehran (2002)

* "Seven Stone Birds," adorning the gardens of the Iranian Artists Forum (2003)

* The "Earth" monument, gracing Goft-o-Gou Park in Tehran

* Design and realization of the "Persian Gulf" sculpture in Asaluyeh, envisioned through the ancient map of Abu Ishaq al-Istakhri

Literary Contributions & Publications:

* As Simple as Stone, a dialogue between Shahrouz Nazari and Simin Ekrami, Tehran (2018)

* The Collected Works of Simin Ekrami, Nazar Publications, Tehran (2010)

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