Morteza Momayez

Morteza Momayez (Persian: مرتضی ممیز‎; August 26, 1935 – October 25, 2005) was an Iranian graphic designer. He was one of the founders of Iranian Graphic Design Society (IGDS)[1] and held a membership to Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).[2] He was the president of Tehran International Poster Biennial and Editor-in-chief of “Neshan”.[3][4] Throughout his career, Momayez initiated many cultural institutes, exhibitions and graphic design publications. In 2004, Momayez received the Art & Culture Award of Excellency from President Mohammad Khatami.

Morteza Momayez
مرتضی ممیز
BornAugust 26, 1935 (1935-08-26)
Tehran, Iran
DiedOctober 25, 2005 (2005-10-26)
Tehran, Iran
Nationality Iranian
EducationFaculty of Fine Arts in University of Tehran, 1964. École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, 1968.

Biography

Morteza Momayez was born on August 26, 1935 in Tehran to Mohammad-Ali and Kochak Momayez.

In 1965, he completed his undergraduate studies in painting at University of Tehran's College of Fine Arts. He subsequently continued his studies at École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, where he received his diplomat in 1968.[5]

Experiences: Graphic Design Magazines: Iran Abad(1960), Ketab va Keyhan Hafteh (1961-62), Farhang (1961), Kavosh (1963-64), Negin(1965), Farhang va Zendegi (1969-78),Roudaki (1971-1978), Cinema (1974-75), Memari va Honareh Iran (1987), Kelk (1990-),Neghahe No (1991-99), Sharif (1993-2001),Tasvir (1992), Silk Road (1994-95), Faslnameh Khavarmyaneh ( 1994), Goftego (1994-),Payam-e-Emrouz(1994-2000). Art Director and Graphic Design: Tehran International Film Festival (1973-77)

Awards
  • 2004 National Award of Art achievements from the Academy of Art in Tehran.
Nocturnal Letter by Mohammad Zohari cover design by Morteza Momayez

References
  1. "Iranian Graphic Designers Society".
  2. "Alliance Graphique Internationale Membership Database".
  3. "IGDS Farewell to great master". Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
  4. "Neshan Magazine's Organization". Archived from the original on 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
  5. Moshki, Saed: Signs [Persian: Neshaneha], Yassavoli publication 2005
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