Biography: Mina Nouri
Born in 1951 in Tehran, Iran Mina Nouri grew up in a traditional family whose strict code of ‘musts and must nots’ later influenced her outlook on life and became the focal point of her works. Nouri studied painting, xylography and chalcography in Italy. She then went on to become a member of the faculty at the Farabi University and the Tehran University of Arts from 1975 to 1996. Mina Nouri has published several books including A Practical Study of Serigraphy, Printmaking, The Chalcography Technique and The Etchings of Mina Nouri. Nouri has participated in numerous individual and group exhibitions in various cities of the world ranging from Tehran, New York, Paris, Geneva, New Delhi to Washington DC. The theme that fascinates this artist is that of contradiction which prevails in all aspects of life. Her simple colors but highly expressive forms juxtapose one another to make a profound social, cultural and individual statement. She thus draws the viewer into her works and makes him think of elements he sees but disregards in daily life. As the artist herself says she sets out to reject traditional interpretations of the basics of life and she uses figurative elements to establish a relation between her works and her viewers. Mina Nouri is presently living and working in Tehran.
Of rocks, ropes and opposing forces
Introduction to the Etchings of Mina Nouri
Art Exhibits
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