Houshang Pezeshknia

1917 – 1972

Iran

1917Born in Tehran, Iran
1937Received his B.A. degree in history & geography from Teachers' Trading College
1944Did exhibit paintings at Iranian Consulate, Istanbul, Turkey
1946Completed his studies at Istanbul Academy of Fine Arts
1947Held his first solo show in Tehran
1949Solo show, "Braim", Abadan
1950Solo show, Annex Restaurant, Abadan
1956Made a filmstrip based on Sadegh Hedayat's short story, "Laleh"
1958Returned to Tehran
1960Solo show, Tedesco Gallery, Paris
1961Participated in Salon d’ Automne, Paris
1961The sale of some of his works in London
1972Passed away in Tehran
1976Solo show, Iran-America Society, Tehran
1992Solo show, Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran
1999An show was held in his memory in the House of Iranian Artists, Tehran
2018Group show, "Crude", Art Jameel, Dubai
2019Group show, "Collectionner", Artibition Gallery, Tehran