Bahman Mohassess (1931 - 2010)
1931-03-01Rascht, Iran2010-07-28Rome, ItalyIran
Bahman Mohassess
Bahman Mohassess was an Iranian painter, sculptor, translator, and theatre director. His oeuvre comprises paintings, sculptures and collages. Known as "the irreverent" artist, Mohasses is said to have destroyed many of his own works, and those that become available at auction are now highly sought after. Mohassess is the most prominent artist who was openly gay in Iran, which is still stigmatized. He was the subject of the Mitra Farahani film documentary, Fifi Howls from Happiness (2013).
Date and place of birt: | 1 march 1931, Rascht, Iran |
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Date and place of death: | 28 july 2010, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Iran |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Filmmaker, Interpreter, Sculptor |
Art style: | Avant-garde |