Aydin Aghdashloo (b. 1940) is an ethnic-Azeri painter, author, art critic, art historian and graphic designer. He currently lives Capital and lectures in different Universities besides his professional work. Aydin Aghdashloo is one of most prominent contemporary artists, known for his unique ability to intertwine Persian artistic heritage with modern and surreal elements. Born on October 30, 1940, in Rasht, Aghdashloo has cultivated a multifaceted career as a painter, art critic, author, and cultural historian.
