Persianissimo: An Iranian Contemporary Poster Exhibition presents works selected by Majid Abbasi
16.03.2010 News
Tehran (Iran) - Persianissimo, an exhibition of contemporary Iranian graphic designers' works, is now touring the world, displaying posters selected by Majid Abbasi, member of the and Member and co-founder of Neshan, Iranian Graphic Design Magazine.
First displayed in Colorado State University during the 16th Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (2009), 28 posters by 28 Iranian designers, selected by Majid Abbasi, were displayed in Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition is now part of the permanent collection in Colorado State University and it is to be displayed in other universities and galleries in near future.
This is the first group exhibition held in North America in which 28 designers from the contemporary generation are present. It is significant in both the number of the participants and variety of designers. The exhibition is being updated regularly; more designers are joining in and it is becoming more flexible concerning the volume of the displayed works.
Persianissimo is a considerable outcome of Iran's contemporary poster design which presents to its audience a wide range of contemporary poster design in Iran. This collection could be exhibited anywhere in the world with the cooperation of museums, galleries, art centers, associations, schools and relevant departments. Presenting this collection will be of great help to make Iran's contemporary poster design known out of Iran.
The word Persianissimo is a blend of issimo from the Italian language which is derived from music and its concept id known all over the world.
March 8-27, 2010 . Opening Reception: 8 March 2010 - 17:30
Piazza Universita 1
39100 Bozen Bolzano
Italy
T: +39 0471 015000
W: www.unibz.it
Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication & Media Studies
Department of Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design
Famagusta, North Cyprus
29 March -16 April 2010, Opening Reception: 29 March - 10:45
Tel: 0090-392-6302006/2134
W: www.emu.edu.tr
Marmara Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi
5 April - 28 May 2010 . Opening Reception: 5 April 2010 - 17:00
Kücükcaml?ca Ac?badem
34660 Kad?köy
Istanbul
T: 0216 326 26 67
W: www.gsf.marmara.edu.tr
Find out more at: www.persianissimo.ir
Fore more information, please contact:
Majid Abbasi
Creative director
Did Graphics Inc.
26 Palizi Avenue
Tehran 1557974611
Iran
T: 98 (21) 88 75 02 17
F: 98 (21) 88 75 02 82
W: www.didgraphics.com / www.majidabbasi.ir
Member of Alliance Internationale Graphique (AGI)
Member and co-founder of Neshan, Iranian Graphic Design Magazine
First displayed in Colorado State University during the 16th Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (2009), 28 posters by 28 Iranian designers, selected by Majid Abbasi, were displayed in Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition is now part of the permanent collection in Colorado State University and it is to be displayed in other universities and galleries in near future.
This is the first group exhibition held in North America in which 28 designers from the contemporary generation are present. It is significant in both the number of the participants and variety of designers. The exhibition is being updated regularly; more designers are joining in and it is becoming more flexible concerning the volume of the displayed works.
Persianissimo is a considerable outcome of Iran's contemporary poster design which presents to its audience a wide range of contemporary poster design in Iran. This collection could be exhibited anywhere in the world with the cooperation of museums, galleries, art centers, associations, schools and relevant departments. Presenting this collection will be of great help to make Iran's contemporary poster design known out of Iran.
The word Persianissimo is a blend of issimo from the Italian language which is derived from music and its concept id known all over the world.
Current and upcoming exhibitions
Free University of Bozen Bolzano, Faculty of Design and ArtMarch 8-27, 2010 . Opening Reception: 8 March 2010 - 17:30
Piazza Universita 1
39100 Bozen Bolzano
Italy
T: +39 0471 015000
W: www.unibz.it
Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication & Media Studies
Department of Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design
Famagusta, North Cyprus
29 March -16 April 2010, Opening Reception: 29 March - 10:45
Tel: 0090-392-6302006/2134
W: www.emu.edu.tr
Marmara Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi
5 April - 28 May 2010 . Opening Reception: 5 April 2010 - 17:00
Kücükcaml?ca Ac?badem
34660 Kad?köy
Istanbul
T: 0216 326 26 67
W: www.gsf.marmara.edu.tr
Find out more at: www.persianissimo.ir
Fore more information, please contact:
Majid Abbasi
Creative director
Did Graphics Inc.
26 Palizi Avenue
Tehran 1557974611
Iran
T: 98 (21) 88 75 02 17
F: 98 (21) 88 75 02 82
W: www.didgraphics.com / www.majidabbasi.ir
About Majid Abbasi
Member of Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS)Member of Alliance Internationale Graphique (AGI)
Member and co-founder of Neshan, Iranian Graphic Design Magazine
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