Bangiz, 2026

About Reza Bangiz

Reza Jamiyoun Bangiz is a distinguished veteran of Iran’s visual arts, with an extensive and influential career spanning painting, ceramics, and art education. With more than five decades of experience, he has played an important role in educating generations of artists and contributing to the development of contemporary art in Iran. Bangiz graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and was awarded the First Degree in Art, an academic distinction equivalent to a doctoral degree. His active presence on the international art scene has included participation in exhibitions in cities and countries such as Tokyo, Paris, Italy, Istanbul, Armenia, France, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. His works have also been presented in group exhibitions at contemporary art museums in the United States and Canada, as well as in Athens and London. His artistic career includes receiving art scholarships from institutions in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Paris, as well as being selected for major art biennials in Tehran and across Asia. At the Second Biennial, he received the Gold Medal, and at the Third Biennial, he was recognized as a selected artist. The execution of ceramic works for the Portsmouth Museum in the United States and the creation of relief artworks for the Tehran Metro are among his other notable achievements. Alongside his professional practice, Bangiz has maintained a significant commitment to art education, teaching visual arts for nearly 50 years. His teaching experience includes Alzahra University, Islamic Azad University (Faculty of Art and Architecture), the University of Applied Science and Technology, and the University of Cultural Management.