Aghdashloo had to adjust himself to the new strict rules imposed by the government to control and arts and culture. Before being allowed to teach in universities in 1981, he started his private art classes which he still continues to teach, beside lecturing in a number of universities. He married Firouzeh Athari in 1981 from which they have a son and a daughter. Aghdashloo is best known for his “Memories of Destruction” series, where he presents decaying artworks and classical objects as symbols of lost grandeur, cultural erosion, and the passage of time. His paintings often juxtapose Renaissance imagery with Persian miniatures, creating a dialogue between East and West, past and present.
