Tannaz Lahiji
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Tannaz Lahiji is an Iranian-born artist, currently residing in Florence, Italy. In addition to working as an independent artist, she teaches at Florence's L.A.B.A. - Libera Accademia Belle Arti.
) in the year of the Iranian Revolution
to Seyed Kazem (Lahiji the Elder), a renowned contemporary Iranian painter. She traces her ancestry to Hazin Lahiji
, and a long and distinguished line of Iranian artists and poets. Lahiji began painting in earnest at age 10, painting traditional Iranian scenes and classic motifs, quickly winning tremendous acclaim as a prodigy. She had her first gallery exhibit in Tehran at age 14. Lahiji completed her preparatory fine arts training at the University of Fine Arts in Tehran at the age of 19. From 1995 to 2004, Lahiji taught fine arts at the Sepideh Studio, a national centre for design. From 2001 to 2003, Lahiji also directed the Jahannama Gallery, the gallery of the museum at the Palace of the former Shah of Iran
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In 2004, Lahiji was recruited to Florence, Italy to pursue a fellowship and graduate arts training at the L.A.B.A., the Open Academy of Fine Arts. At L.A.B.A., Lahiji completed a one-year master course in painting, followed by a one-year course in sculpture at the world-famous Academy of Fine Arts
in Florence. Since 2007, Lahiji has worked as an apprentice under the supervision of Prof. Massimo Innocenti, with whom she also teaches a course in painting techniques at L.A.B.A.
In addition, in 2009 Lahiji opened her own gallery and studio in Florence, Italy titled Galleria Tannaz.
Life and work
Lahiji was born on March 8 (International Women's DayInternational Women's Day
International Women's Day , originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and...
) in the year of the Iranian Revolution
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution refers to events involving the overthrow of Iran's monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the...
to Seyed Kazem (Lahiji the Elder), a renowned contemporary Iranian painter. She traces her ancestry to Hazin Lahiji
Hazin Lahiji
Hazīn Lāhījī , is the pen-name of Mohammad Ali ibn Abi Tāleb ibn Abd Āllah, also known as Mohammad Ali ibn Abi Tāleb Hazin Lāhiji, Mohammad ibn Abi Tāleb Gilāni and Sheikh Mohammad Ali Hazin Lāhiji. He was an Iranian poet and scholar, born into an eminent family in Esfahan...
, and a long and distinguished line of Iranian artists and poets. Lahiji began painting in earnest at age 10, painting traditional Iranian scenes and classic motifs, quickly winning tremendous acclaim as a prodigy. She had her first gallery exhibit in Tehran at age 14. Lahiji completed her preparatory fine arts training at the University of Fine Arts in Tehran at the age of 19. From 1995 to 2004, Lahiji taught fine arts at the Sepideh Studio, a national centre for design. From 2001 to 2003, Lahiji also directed the Jahannama Gallery, the gallery of the museum at the Palace of the former Shah of Iran
Niavaran Palace Complex
thumb|right|350px|The "Kushak" of Ahmad Shah, or [[Ahmad-Shahi Pavilion]] |PavilionNiavarān Palace Complex is a historical complex situated in the northern part of Tehran, Iran. It consists of several buildings and a museum. The Sahebqraniyeh Palace, from the time of Naser al-Din Shah of Qajar...
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In 2004, Lahiji was recruited to Florence, Italy to pursue a fellowship and graduate arts training at the L.A.B.A., the Open Academy of Fine Arts. At L.A.B.A., Lahiji completed a one-year master course in painting, followed by a one-year course in sculpture at the world-famous Academy of Fine Arts
Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze
The Accademia di Belle Arti is an art academy in Florence, Italy and it is now the operative branch of the still existing Accademia delle Arti del Disegno that was the first academy of drawing in Europe.-History:The Accademia delle Arti del Disegno The Accademia di Belle Arti ("Academy of Fine...
in Florence. Since 2007, Lahiji has worked as an apprentice under the supervision of Prof. Massimo Innocenti, with whom she also teaches a course in painting techniques at L.A.B.A.
Major Exhibitions
Lahiji's work has been exhibited in more than five countries, including Iran (1992–present), U.S.A. (2008), Afghanistan (2002), London, UK (2002), Moscow, Russia (2008), and Italy.In addition, in 2009 Lahiji opened her own gallery and studio in Florence, Italy titled Galleria Tannaz.