LACMA Contemporary Art of the Middle East Collection 

SUMMARY

• 1978 – Born
• Award winning artist, well known through Iran, Dubai, and United States
• 2003 – Diploma of Honor, Tehran Sculpture Biennials
• 2007 – Diploma of Honor, Tehran Biennial
• 2007 – Diploma of Honor, Tehran Festival of Moghavemat
• 2003 – Research/Education fund for Cite International Design Paris
• 2015 – Kingston Biennial New York

EDUCATION

• 1990-1994: Mirak/School of Art and Design, Diploma of Art, Tabriz, Iran
• 1996-1998: Tehran University of Art, Sculpting Certificate, Tehran, Iran

EXPERIENCE

• 2011-Present: Owner, Sharif and Yas Art Studio, Los Angeles, CA
• 2000-Present: Active Member, The Society of Sculptors, Tehran, Iran
• 2011-Present: Approved Artist, City of Pasadena California, Pasadena, CA

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Up to 20 Group Exhibitions in Iran, Dubai, France, and United States
• Up to 8 Solo Exhibitions, in Iran, France, and United States
• Up to 4 Public Sculptures in Tehran
• Up to 3 pieces in museums’ permanent collections
• 2014 – Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
• 2015 – Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
• 2015 – Museum Funf Continente Monchen Germany
• 2014 – Pulse Miami Beach Contemporary Art Fair USA