Homayoun Salimi

Born: 1948
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Homayoun Salimi is a distinguished Iranian visual artist and art educator. He pursued his art studies in France, graduating in Painting from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris in 1976, where he received the Chevron Prize. He subsequently earned a Master’s degree in Aesthetics from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 1981, followed by a specialized postgraduate degree in Aesthetics and Art Sciences (Art Technology) from the same university in 1983. In 1990, he received his PhD in Aesthetics and Art Sciences from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. Salimi has an extensive teaching career at numerous academic and artistic institutions across Iran, including the University of Tehran, Alzahra University, the University of Art, Islamic Azad University (Faculty of Art and Architecture), Isfahan University of Art, Yazd University, Kerman University, and Soore University. He also served as a faculty member at the University of Art from 1991 to 2016. His artistic career includes numerous solo exhibitions in Iran and abroad, including exhibitions at galleries in Paris, Sweden, and Tehran. Over the years, his works have been presented at prominent venues such as Golestan Gallery, Barg Gallery, Haft Samar Gallery, and other established art institutions. Beyond his artistic and educational activities, Salimi has contributed to the development of theoretical and academic approaches to art in Iran. He is regarded as an influential figure in the field of visual arts education.