Mohammad Hamzeh
Biography
Mohammad Hamzeh (born 1963 in Mortazavi Street, Tehran) is an Iranian painter and sculptor who has earned a distinguished place in Iran’s visual arts. Influenced from childhood by his older brother, who worked at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, he entered the world of art and completed his primary education at Babayan Elementary School in Tehran. Hamzeh has participated in numerous domestic and international exhibitions with works that often address social, cultural, and human themes.
Life and Early Career
Mohammad Hamzeh was born in 1963 in the Mortazavi neighborhood of Tehran. Growing up in an artistically inclined family, his older brother’s work at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults sparked his interest in art. He attended Babayan Elementary School and began painting during his teenage years. Hamzeh received training in visual arts and launched his professional career in the 1990s.
Artistic Activities
Over more than three decades, Hamzeh has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in prestigious galleries in Tehran and abroad. As a photographer focused on cultural and social narratives, he has participated in local art events, including exhibitions at Golestan and Etemad galleries.
Solo Exhibitions
– Etemad Gallery, Photography, October 2008, Tehran
– Etemad Gallery, Photography, November 2005, Tehran
– Etemad Gallery, December 2003, Tehran
– Arya Gallery, September 1998, Tehran
– Cinema Hall, Photo Gallery, December 1995, Tehran
– Golestan Gallery, May 1992, Tehran
Group Exhibitions (Selected)
– Golestan Gallery, 2008, Tehran
– Etemad Gallery, Photography, 2008, Tehran
– Niavaran Palace, 2008, Tehran
– Café Gallery of the Iranian Art Museum Garden, 2008, Tehran
– Mehrova Gallery (World Refugee Day – UNHCR), 2008, Tehran
– Niavaran Cultural Center, 2008, Tehran
– Photo Gallery Works, 2007, Tehran
– Iranian Artists Association, 2007, Tehran
– Niavaran Cultural Center (World Refugee Day – UNHCR), 2007, Tehran
– London Art Gallery, 2007, London
Video Index
Chapters:
- A Brief Overview of Childhood and Adolescence
- The Beginning of the Professional Career
- Professional Career
- Experiences and Work Methods
– The Evolution of Your Intellectual Journey
– The Impact of Artistic Work on Your Lifestyle
– Interest in Other Arts
– The Role of Iranian Culture and Tradition in Your Works
– The Process of Creating Works
– The Role of the Model in Your Works
– Stepping Away from Painting for a Long Period
– The Medium of Your Works
– The Work from the Painter’s Perspective
– Other Activities
– Works That Inspire You in Painting
– Your Favorite Work of Art
– The Secret to Your Success in Sustaining Artistic Work
– The Relationship Between Imagination and Creativity
- Painting
– The Role of Drawing in Creating a Painting
– Similarities and Differences Among Three Generations of Iranian Painters
– Why There Is No Distinct Iranian Painting Style
– The Relationship Between Traditional and Modern Art
– New Art Forms
– The State of Painting in Iran Today
– Why Iranian Society Lacks Connection with Contemporary Iranian Art
– Tehran Auction
– The Quality of Criticism in the Field of Painting
– The Social Role of the Artist
- The Impact of the Audience on Works
– The Impact of Exhibiting Your Works on You
– Handling Negative Criticism
- Personal Worldview
– Predictions for the Future
– Humanity in the Era of Social Media
– What Surprises You the Most
– A Description of Yourself
– Your Greatest Aspiration
– Hopes and Despair
– Advice to the Younger Generation
Personal Information
- Birthday: 1963
- Birthplace: Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Interview date: 23.01.2016- 30.01.2016