Raoof Haghighi
He was born in 1976 in Shiraz, Iran. His father was an artist and it was in Iran where he started to learn painting; he is a self taught artist. Since 1995, he has had many group and solo art exhibitions internationally, including in Iran, the United Kingdom, United States, Czech Republic, Spain, and Ireland.
Raoof Haghighi
- Born
- 1976 12
- Birthplace
- Shiraz, Iran
- Known for
- Painting
- Nationality
- Iran · United Kingdom
- Occupation
- painter
- Fields
- portrait
- Languages
- English
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He was born in 1976 in Shiraz, Iran. His father was an artist and it was in Iran where he started to learn painting; he is a self taught artist. Since 1995, he has had many group and solo art exhibitions internationally, including in Iran, the United Kingdom, United States, Czech Republic, Spain, and Ireland.
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In April 2023, Raoof showcased his ‘surreal and hyperrealistic’ portraits and drawings at a London exhibit which he dedicated to ‘all the brave women’ in Iran fighting for their freedom.
Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 1976 12 • Birthplace — Shiraz, Iran • Known for — Painting • Website — https: www.raoofhaghighi.com
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
• Prague City Gallery – The Stone Bell House The Reunion of Poetry and Philosophy 3 March – 4 April 2018 • BP Portrait Award 2017 – The National Portrait Gallery, London – 22 June – 24 September 2017 • Royal Society of Miniature Painters. 20 September – 1 October 2017 at Mall Galleries, London. • BP Portrait Award 2015 – June–September 2015 – National Portrait Gallery, London • BP Portrait Award 2011 National Portrait Gallery, London – Wolverhampton Art Gallery
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Awards
• 2011, 2015, 2017 – BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery, London, England • 2017 – Winner of the Gold Memorial Bowl award for best miniature work in the exhibition at the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, London, England • 2016 – Overall winner of Jackson's competition 'Drawn in competition', Jackson Art Supplies, London, England • 2014 – Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014 London Heat winner • 2011 – Overall winner – Artist of the Year 2011 – Artists & Illustrators magazine
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- 1.BP Portrait Award 2017 - Sarah by Raoof Haghighi. National Portrait Gallery.
- 2.Nicholson, Kate. HuffPost UK. 2023-03-03.
- 3.Raoof Haghighi. art4d. 2017-07-15.
- 4.Persian artist dedicates London exhibition to 'all the brave women' in Iran fighting for their freedom. Evening Standard. 20 March 2023.
- 5.'Just Take Them And Leave Me Alone' Artwork Will Be Displayed in London. Broadway World. 27 February 2023.
- 6.These Artworks Are A Gut-Wrenching Reminder That Iran Is Still In Turmoil. Yahoo! News. 3 March 2023.
- 7.Raoof Haghighi: Painting is Like Breathing for Me. ART PLUGGED.
- 8.Macmillan, Duncan. Art reviews: Splendours of the Subcontinent at the Queen's Gallery, BP Portrait Award 2017, Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The Scotsman. 17 January 2018.
- 9.Past winners, Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, Gold Memorial Bowl. Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers.
- 10.Drawn In Competition - Winners - Jackson's Art Blog. Jackson's Art Blog. 2016-11-25.
- 11.Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014: Raoof Haghighi, First Heat Winner. Cass Art.
- 12.Portrait Artist of the Year review. The Independent. 2014-11-05.
- 13.UK, The Chelsea Magazine Company, London. Winners of Artist of the Year 2011 Announced! - News - Artists & Illustrators - Original art for sale direct from the artist. www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk.
- 14.Contemporary British Art Artlines. www.artlines.cz.
- 15.BP Portrait Award 2017 - Sarah. www.npg.org.uk.
- 16.BP Portrait Award 2015 - The Reader. The National Portrait Gallery.
- 17.National Portrait Gallery - Exhibitor. www.npg.org.uk.
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