Hossein Azadi
Hossein Azadi
Born: 1978 - Hamedan, Iran
Education: Painting B.A., University of Art, Tehran, Iran 2005
Profession: Visual Artist, Sculptor
Hossein Azadi is a contemporary artist known for his mixed media works, sculptures, and paintings. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in painting from the College of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran.
His art primarily explores the emotional and psychological struggles of human beings in relation to the external world, reflecting these themes through both figurative and abstract forms.
Azadi has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including shows like "Dreamless" (2018), "Crumpledness" (2020), and "Prison of the Soul" (2023) at the Etemad Gallery.
His works often incorporate bold textures and forms that convey a sense of internal conflict and existential tension. Notable pieces include his mixed media sculptures like "RELAX" (2020) and "Your Lips Remained Sealed" (2023), which exemplify the complex emotional narratives he weaves into his work.
Hossein Azadi's "Trachoma Series" features red fiberglass and resin sculptures that reflect his unique artistic vision. These works explore themes of chaos, history, and identity, often set against a backdrop of urban transformation.
His sculptures blend abstract forms with symbolic colors, emphasizing emotions and narratives linked to his personal and cultural experiences. The use of red in this series suggests a bold statement on human emotions and societal issues, creating a striking visual impact that invites deep contemplation on the part of the viewer
Azadi's sculptures are characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a powerful expression of the human condition, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary conceptual art.
Azadi’s artistic career has seen his work exhibited both locally and internationally, including countries like China and the UK. His art has been featured in institutions such as the Power Long Museum in Shanghai and Asia House in London.
Solo Exhibitions:
2023 “Prison of the Soul” Etemad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2020 “Crumpled” Etemad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2018 “Dreamless” Etemad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
1999 Solo installation, 66 Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Group exhibitions:
2023 Fast forward 3, Freya/Espinosa Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2023 Birthing, Etemad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2023 Boundless, Rischee 29 Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2022 Group exhibition, Pelak Sefr Gallery, Hamedan, Iran
2021 Group exhibition, Saba Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2021 The discourse of Persian art & Contemporary Iranian art, China
2021 The First Bbonart’s Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
2021 Group exhibition, Art land Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2019 3rd Figurative sculpture exhibition, Iranshahr gallery, Tehran, Iran
2019 Tow portraits, Evian gallery, Tehran, Iran
2019 The Third Sculpture Expo of Iran, Tehran, Iran
2019 Eetemad gallery, Tehran, Iran
2019 Hoor gallery, Tehran, Iran
2018 Asia House, London, UK
2017 Khak Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2016 Iranian artists House, Tehran, Iran
2016 Niavaran cultural center (Urban arts week), Tehran, Iran
2015 Collaboration with Bita Fayazi (Four years, Four projects), Neauphle-le-Château house, Tehran, Iran
2014 Iranomutomorphosis.net (contemporary artists from Iran), Italy
2014 “Ra’d” Visual Arts Expo, “Ra’d” charity foundation, Tehran, Iran
2009 Magic of Persia exhibition, Dubai, U.A.E
1998 Kharazmi Festival, Hamedan, Iran
1998 Pirnia Visual Arts Festival, Yazd, Iran
1997 Group exhibition, Hamedan, Iran
View his collection of available artworks here