Firouz Farman Farmaian (b. 1973, Tehran, Iran) holds French-Swedish nationality and is a multifaceted contemporary artist, author, composer, film director, and cultural producer. Educated at ESA Ecole Spéciale D’Architecture and ESAG Penninghen in Paris, France, Farman Farmaian's artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his experiences living in exile across Paris, Andalusia, and North Africa.
His artistic endeavours are imbued with a profound exploration of history, memory, and the post-tribal ethos, reflecting the diverse cultural landscapes he has inhabited. Farman Farmaian perceives life as shaped by circumstance, a notion that underpins his quest to bridge dialogues between past and future, east and west, and traditional craft and innovative technology.
Farman Farmaian's vibrant compositions, rich with symbolism, traverse themes of ecology, politics, art, and philosophy. Initially rooted in Persian mythology and exploring nature, architecture, and the interplay of realism and abstraction, his evolving body of work maintains a cohesive exploration of movement and texture. Often utilising materials rooted in tribal craftsmanship, his pieces evoke raw emotions and foster collaborative connections within communities.Each piece reflects meticulous craftsmanship, drawing from a deep understanding of techniques to evoke a distinct aesthetic and emotional impact. His life and work are influenced by a fusion of cultural experiences across Andalusia, Essaouira, and Provence, enriching and animating his artistic expression.