Reza Abedini

Abedini founded his studio, Reza Abedini Studio, in 1993. In his work, Abedini often blurs the lines between design and art. He engages with his Iranian Heritage in creative ways, often through calligraphy and typography. Typography is a crucial aspect of Abedini’s work, and he utilizes the Persian language as both an aesthetic and conceptual element in his designs. A participating artist for the first iteration of Framer Framed’s exhibition Crisis of History, between 2 May to 28 August 2014, curated by Robert Kluijver.

Reza Abedini studied at Iran University of Art. The recorded working language is Persian. Employment is recorded with University of Tehran. Work by Reza Abedini is recorded in the collections of Eye Filmmuseum and Collection Vedute. Distinctions recorded are Prince Claus Award.

• Name — Reza Abedini • Birthplace — Tehran, Iran • Born — 1967 • Education — University of Art • Awards — Prince Claus Fund • Known for — Persian Typographic Design, Visual Art, Graphic Design • Notable Works — Cultural Typographic Posters

Reza Abedini is a graphic designer and visual artist based in the Netherlands. Originally from Iran, Abedini’s contributions to contemporary Persian graphic design blend traditional themes with modernist aesthetics. His work often incorporates Persian calligraphy into dynamic compositions, reflecting his interest in cultural identity and the exploration of form and space. Abedini's projects include cultural posters and identity designs that have received international acclaim, particularly for their inventive use of typography and calligraphic elements. His designs have been exhibited globally, including the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the Stedelijk Museum.

His design influences, including Aleksander Rodchenko, Ikko Tanaka, Sani'ol Molk Ghafari, Roman Cieslewicz and Mirza Gholam-Reza Esfahani. Abedini has won dozens of national and international design awards. In 2006, he received the Principal 'Prince Claus Award' in recognition of his creativity in the production of unique graphic designs and the personal manner in which he applied and redefined the knowledge and accomplishments of Iran's artistic heritage, thus making them highly interesting. The award also focuses on the diversity of historical and modern Iranian culture, recognizing the impact of graphic design as an influential international means of communication. Abedini has been a member of the Iranian Graphic Designers Society since 1997,. He was a jury member at several biennials worldwide. His name is listed in Meggs History of Graphic Design as one of the world's outstanding post-digital graphic designers.

Since 1996, he has been a professor at the University of Tehran in graphic design and visual culture. He previously was a visiting assistant professor of graphic design and visual culture at the American University of Beirut.