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.
Aydin Aghdashloo’s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $23,608 USD to $380,678 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. He is heavily influenced by Surrealism, Renaissance art, and Iranian visual traditions, which he reinvents with modern sensibilities. His meticulous technique—often involving tempera and mixed media—gives his work a timeless, dreamlike quality.
