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GEN X, Posters by Young Iranian Graphic Designers March 29 to April 11 This exhibition brings together works from outstanding young talents and marks a great finale to the series of exhibitions held at York University. Presenting 40 posters, a small fraction of current Iranian graphic design scene, this collection offers an exciting landscape of experimental and compelling works that are informed by a rich history of visual culture.
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Iranian Typography in Toronto March 14 to April 4 Iranian Typography Exhibition which was originally held last spring at the Basel School of Design (FHNW/HGK) is now going to Toronto's York University. The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of work by contemporary Iranian graphic designers that illustrates the depth and breadth of the richness of line, shape, color, harmony, texture and visual rhythm employed by this group of graphic designers. The richness of Persian culture presents itself in this unique collection of work exposing the treasures of an evolving visual heritage. One of the qualities that makes current Iranian graphic design unique is its rich cultural history as demonstrated and displayed in the forms of calligraphy and typography.
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9883.53km; An exhibition and workshop by Majid Abbasi in Toronto "9883.53km" showcases a retrospective of book covers and posters designed by Majid Abbasi from 2000 to present. This exhibition illustrates the colorful and engaging design career of a contemporary Iranian graphic designer and typographer. Majid will hold a workshop at the Department of Visual Communication of York University. The workshop, "Posters for Music", will be based on the theme of visualizing the musical masterpieces. >More |
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Shahnameh
The 5th Color’s 4th Iranian Typography Exhibition 2008 The Shahnameh is the poetic recital of the oldest legendary and mythical Iranian narrations which has been written in verses by Hakim Abol-ghasem Ferdowsi (935–1020). He spent most of his life writing it, with this work of art he became one of the greatest poets of the world. Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, in quality as well as in quantity is the greatest classical literary work in the Farsi language; it may even be counted as one of the most important epic works throughout the world. Ferdowsi is a poet for all times, his way of writing in the Shahnameh is simple and clear. >More |
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Iranian Typography at
the Basel School of Design (FHNW/HGK) Considering the rising interest in Iranian graphic design and Iranian typography, the Basel School of Design will be presenting a series of exhibitions, lectures and workshops from 30th April to 10th May 2007. The Basel School of Design and its students have influenced the international Graphic Design community since the 1960’s. Under the direction of Armin Hofmann and Emil Ruder courses for Graphic Design and Typography were developed. They were outstanding models for a modernist design education. The “Iranian Typography” exhibition is a platform for discussion and debate on the particular characteristics of Iranian and Swiss visual cultures. > Iranian Typography Exhibition > Posters from Tehran, a selection of Majid Abbasi's work > Lectures on Iranian Graphic Design and Typography > Iranian Typography Workshop > From Alef to Ye (Swiss Typography Magazine) > Organization Team |
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