the artist

Hossein Khosrojerdi was born in 1957 in Iran, Tehran. He graduated with a diploma from the
Tehran Boy’s Fine Artsschool of art in 1976. Followingly, Hossein awarded BA in Fine Arts
Faculty, from Tehran University in 1985.
The revolution had changed the art scene in Iran dramatically, following with 8 years’ war.
Hossein artworksalso reflected subjects of war, peace and soldiers.
In the next few years, the revolution brought another round of discrimination and oppression,
Hossein’s work turned satiric and critical.
Forgotten Principles is the title of a series that best depicted his disappointment and
criticism of the political environment at that time (1982-1999).
In 2000, Hossein’s artworks transformation prompted a unique series of digital media with
mummies representing issues that humankind faces on a daily basis.
In 2009 after his immigration to UK Hossein continued his work starting with a series of grey
buildings with the yearning for a place to call home. His most recent work is a
collection of abstracts meticulously textured and composed (2010-present).
Hossein is the winner of numerous awards and juror of major art competitions in Iran and
abroad.
His work hasbeen exhibited in galleries and auction houses around the world.
He currently lives and works in London.