Mehdi Saeedi
Born in Tehran, Iran
Graduate of art school " Maleke ashtar " at course of Graphic
Graduate art & design in the Cambridge University
Establishment self graphic studio, 1999
Exhibitions
- Group poster Exhibition in the osveh gallery, Tehran, 1998
- Self-promotional poster Exhibition of Iranian graphic designers, Museum contemporary of art Tehran, Iran, 2000
- 7th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2002
- The Discover Asia International Poster Exhibition, Taipei, 2002
- The first Red Cross International Poster Exhibition, Beijing, China, 2002
- 7th biennial of Iranian Graphic Designers, Iran, 2002
- Participant in the Icograda Gallery (www.icograda.org) ,international graphic society 2002
- "Fourth Block", 5th International Triennial of Eco Posters and Graphics Art, Kharkov, Ukraine, 2003
- Poster Design Competition: "Book, Children and the Family", Iran, 2003
- Bouf-e Kour, the First Iranian Typography Exhibition, Iran, 2003
- 5th Trnava International Poster Triennial ,Slovakia ,2003
- The First Book Cover Design Competition ", Iran, 2003
- The 7th International Poster Triennial In Toyama, Japan, 2003
- The 12th International exhibition of the KORAN, Tehran, Iran, 2003
- "Un cri persan" the second exhibition of the Iranian graphic designers, Chaumont, France, 2003
- Colorado, international metaphorical posters exhibition, U .S.A, 2003
- International Poster Exhibition, anti-sars, China, 2003
- Ctrl+G Poster Exhibition, Iranian Artists' Forum, Tehran, Iran, 2004
- Image of the Year Exhibition , Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2004
- 9th International triennial of the political poster, Mons, Belgium, 2004
- International Art and graphic design Festival Chaumont , France , 2004
- The 8th Tehran International Poster Biennial, Iran, 2004
- Iranian Cultural Poster Exhibition , palace Niavaran, Iran, 2004
- "40+40" Exhibition, Castello Svevo, Trani (BA), Italy, 2004
- Persian Spring, Iranian Cultural Exhibition, Paris, France, 2004
- 8th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2004
- Participant in the Icograda Gallery (www.icograda.org), international metaphorical poster Exhibition 2004
- The First of Iranian Graphic Designers and Typography Exhibition, Moscow, 2004
- The First International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster, Tehran 2004
- "Un cri persan" the 3rd Exhibition of the Iranian graphic designers, La Louviere, Belgium, 2004
- Selection of International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster, Paris, France, 2004
- 2 th China International Poster Biennial, China, 2005
- Image of the Year Exhibition , Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2005
- Today Iranian Poster Exhibition in Ogaki Poster Museum, Japan, 2005
- Ashura Posters Exhibition, Saba International Cultural and Artistic Center, Tehran, 2005
- Posters Exhibition “the Last Word”, Isfahan , Iran , the Museum of Arts, 2005
- Poster for Poster; Exhibition of Iranian Posters designed for Poster Exhibitions, Tehran Gallery, 2005
- Invitational Exhibition of Posters (Hope for Indonesian People), Indonesia, 2005
- First Biennial of Iranian Typography Posters , Tehran, 2005
- Exhibition of Iranian Posters" A Flower from East", The Poster Museum of Netherlands, Amsterdam 2005
- Molavi, The Second Iranian Typography Exhibition, Tehran, 2005
- 9 th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2006
- 6th Trnava International Poster Triennial ,Slovakia ,2006
- The 8th International Poster Triennial In Toyama, Japan, 2006
- "Fourth Block", 6th International Triennial of Eco Posters and Graphics Art, Kharkov, Ukraine, 2006
- 20 th International Poster Biennale in Warsaw, Poland, 2006
- New Visual Culture of Modern Iran, de Balie, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2006
- "Golden Bee 7", Moscow International Biennale of Graphic Design, Moscow, 2006
- Iranian Proverbs, The Third Iranian Typography Exhibition, 2006
- "Nasle 5" - The best posters of 5th generation of Iranian graphic designers, Tehran 2006
- Image of the Year, Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2006
- 22 th International Biennale of Graphic Design in Brno ,Check Republic .2006
- The 6th Ogaki International Invitational Poster Exhibition, Japan 2006
- Selective Exhibition of 50 Years of Iranian Graphic, Bassel, Switzerland 2007
- Resistance Poster Exhibition, Tehran Contemporary Art Museum, Tehran 2007
- Red Sea Exhibition, Metro Cultural House, Tehran 2007
- International Triennial of the Political Poster, mons, Belgium 2007
- 2 th International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster ,Iran 2007
- 15 th International Invitational Poster,Colorado,USA,2007
- 16. International Poster Biennial Lahti (Finland) 2007
- Taiwan International Poster Design Award 2007
AWARDS
- Grand Prix, Exhibition of visual Arts, 1998 & 99
- Diploma of Honor, Poster Design Competition: "Book, Children and the Family", Iran, 2003
- Special Award, Poster Design Competition: "Book, Children and the Family", Iran, 2003
- Special Award, 7 th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2002
- First Prize, The First International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster, Tehran 2004
- Selection of the Book (Collection of graphic works) centre Pompidou, Paris, France, 2004
- Scholarship, opportunity to study and research in Paris (Tehran Contemporary Arts Museum) , Tehran 2004
- Appreciation of Scientific and Cultural Elite of the Country, Saudi Arabia, 2006
- Third Prize, "Fourth Block", 6th International Triennial of Eco Posters and Graphics Art, Kharkov, Ukraine, 2006
- Award of the President of the Self-Governing region in 6th Trnava International Poster Triennial ,Slovakia ,2006
- letter of Commendation, of the Tehran Municipality Art Assistant , Iran, 2006
- Grand prize, Taiwan International Poster Design Award 2007
- Top award, 15 th International Invitational Poster,Colorado,USA,2007
ACTIVITIES
- Member of Iranian Graphic Designers society, 2001
- Member of Museums Committee, Iranian Graphic Designers society, 2002
- Organizer of Collective Exhibition of Posters of Young Generation, Ctrl+G Poster Exhibition, Iranian Artists' Forum, Tehran, Iran, 2004
- Organizer and Director , Nasle 5 - The best posters of 5th generation of Iranian graphic designers, Tehran, 2006
- Member of Institute for Promotion of Visual Arts, 2006
- Member of Association of Iranian Elite, England,2006
- Organizing Member, Exhibition of Memorial Posters of Morteza Momayez, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts 2005
SELECTION OF WORKS IN MUSEUMS
- Museum of Modern Arts, Toyama, Japan
- Ogaki Poster Museum , ogaki , Japan
- Wilanowie Museum of Posters, Warsaw, Poland
- Centre of art Pompidou, Paris, France
- Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts, Iran
- Trenava Museum of Posters, Slovakia
- The Netherlands Museum of Posters, Amsterdam
- Chaumont Museum of Posters, France
- Ogaki Poster Museum , ogaki , Japan
MEMBER OF JURY
- First Biennial of Iranian Typography Posters , Tehran, 2005
- 16th Tehran International Book Exhibition, 2006
- Memorial Exhibition of Morteza Momayyez, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts, Tehran, Iran, 2005
- Nasle 5 - The best posters of 5th generation of Iranian graphic designers, Tehran, 2006
- 14th International exhibition of the KORAN, Tehran, Iran,2006
- Secretary , Nasle 5 - The best posters of 5th generation of Iranian graphic designers, Saba Art and Cultural Center, Tehran, 2006
- Tertiary Biennial of Iranian Typography Posters , Tehran, 2007
- Image of the Year Exhibition , Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2007
- 10 th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2008
SELECTION OF WORKS IN BOOKS
- The Design of Dissent, USA, 2005
- 1000 Type Treatments, USA, 2005
- 2 Color Graphics, USA, 2005
- New Visual Culture of Modern Iran, de Balie, Amsterdam, Netherlands.2006
MAGAZINE
- 2+3, Issue 7,Poland ,2002
- communication art magazine, Issue 44, U.S.A, 2003
- Kak, Issue 8, Russian,2004
- concept, Issue 5, Indonesian, 2005
- etapes, Issue 107, France, 2004
- etapes, Issue 118, France, 2005
- International etapes, Issue - 2 , 2005
- New Graphic, , Issue 15 , 2008
- viva, Issue 11, 2004
- Image of the Year, Issue - 40-44, 2003
- Image of the Year, Issue - 44-48, 2004
- Image of the Year, Issue - 48-52, 2005
- Graphic, Issue 54-56, 2003
- Visual Art, Issue 21, 2004
- Neshan, Issue 2, 2004
- Neshan, Issue -1, 2003
- Hamshahri, Issue -48, 2005
NEWSPAPER, WEEKLY, MONTHLY, SPECIAL ISSUE
- Arezo, Issue - 2, 2003
- Entekhab, Issue - 842, 2002
- Entekhab, Issue - 1021, 2002
- Entekhab, Issue - 909, 2002
- Entekhab, Issue - 1303, 2003
- Entekhab, Issue - 1021, 2003
- Entekhab, Issue - 1357,2004
- Hamshahri, Issue - 3838, 2005
- Hamshahri, Issue - 3289, 2004
- Hamshahri, Issue - 3820, 2005
- Shargh, Issue - 112, 2004
- Shargh, Issue - 618, 2005
- Iran, Issue - 2293, 2002
- Iran, Issue - 2704, 2004
- International Etelat, Issue - 2526, 2005
BULLETIN OF Iranian Graphic Designers society
- Jahate Ettela, Issue 21, Page 8
- Jahate Ettela, Issue 20, Pages 1 and 4
- Jahate Ettela, Issue 18, Page 6
- Jahate Ettela, Issue 17, Page 11
TV AND RADIO INTERVIEW
- Radio RTL, France
- Radio Farhang, Haft Eghlim
- TV, ARTE
- TV, Channel 4, Negarestan
- TV, Channel 1, NEWS
- TV, Channel 2, Cultural- Scientific News
- TV, News Channel
- TV, IRIB 1.2
CATALOGUE
- Self-promotional poster exhibition of Iranian graphic designers,
- Museum contemporary of art Tehran, Iran, 2000
- 7 th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2002
- The Discover Asia International Poster Exhibition, Taipei, 2002
- Red Cross International Poster Exhibition, Beijing, China, 2002
- 7th biennial of Iranian Graphic Designers, Iran, 2002
- "Fourth Block", 5th International Triennial of Eco Posters and Graphics Art, Kharkov, Ukraine, 2003
- Poster Design Competition: "Book, Children and the Family", Iran, 2003
- Bouf-e Kour, the First Iranian Typography Exhibition, Iran, 2003
- 5th Trnava International Poster Triennial ,Slovakia ,2003
- The 7th International Poster Triennial In Toyama, Japan, 2003
- "Un cri persan" the second exhibition of the Iranian graphic designers, Chaumont, France, 2003
- Ctrl+G Poster Exhibition, Iranian Artists' Forum, Tehran, Iran, 2004
- Image of the Year, Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2004
- 9th International triennial of the political poster, Mons, Belgium, 2004
- International Art and graphic design Festival Chaumont , France , 2004
- The 8th Tehran International Poster Biennial, Iran, 2004
- Iranian Cultural Poster Exhibition , palace Niavara, Iran, 2004
- "40+40" Exhibition, Castello Svevo, Trani (BA), Italy, 2004
- Persian Spring, Iranian Cultural Exhibition, Paris, France, 2004
- 8 th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2004
- The First of Iranian Graphic Designers and Typography Exhibition, Moscow, 2004
- The First International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster, Tehran 2004
- "Un cri persan" the 3rd exhibition of the Iranian graphic designers, La Louviere, Belgium, 2004
- Selection of International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster, Paris, France, 2004
- 2 th China International Poster Biennial, China, 2005
- Image of the Year, Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2005
- Iranian Poster Exhibition in Ogaki Poster Museum, Japan, 2005
- Ashura Posters Exhibition, Saba International Cultural and Artistic Center, Tehran, 2005
- Posters Exhibition “the Last Word”, Isfahan , the Museum of Arts, Iran, 2005
- Poster for Poster; Exhibition of Iranian Posters designed for Poster Exhibitions, Tehran, 2005
- Invitational Exhibition of Posters (Hope for Indonesian People), Indonesia, 2005
- First Biennial of Iranian Typography Posters , Tehran, 2005
- Exhibition of Iranian Posters A Flower from East, The Poster Museum of Netherlands, Amsterdam 2005
- Molavi, The Second Iranian Typography Exhibition, Tehran, 2005
- 9 th International biennial of the poster, Mexico, 2006
- 6th Trnava International Poster Triennial ,Slovakia ,2006
- The 8th International Poster Triennial In Toyama, Japan, 2006
- "Fourth Block", 6th International Triennial of Eco Posters and Graphics Art, Kharkov, Ukraine, 2006
- 20 th International Poster Biennale in Warsaw, Poland, 2006
- New Visual Culture of Modern Iran, de Balie, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2006
- Golden Bee 7, Moscow International Biennale of Graphic Design, Moscow, 2006
- Iranian Proverbs, The Third Iranian Typography Exhibition, 2006
- Nasle 5 - The best posters of 5th generation of Iranian graphic designers, Tehran 2006
- Image of the Year, Iranian Artists’ House, Iran, 2006
- 22 th International Biennale of Graphic Design 2006 in Brno ,Check Republic 2006
- The 6th Ogaki international invitational poster Exhibition, Japan 2006
- Selective Exhibition of 50 Years of Iranian Graphic, Bassel, Switzerland 2007
- Resistance Poster Exhibition, Tehran Contemporary Art Museum, Tehran 2007
- 2 th International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster ,Iran 2007
- 15 th International Invitational Poster,Colorado,USA,2007
- 16. International Poster Biennial Lahti (Finland) 2007
- Taiwan International Poster Design Award 2007
Research
- Graphic Schools of Swiss, French, Poland, Japan
- Iranian Typography
- Iranian Aesthetic
- Western Aesthetic
- Mythical Visuals of Iran
Teaching
- Poster Design. University Examination Center of Cambridge, 2002
- Poster Design, Jahad-e Daneshgahi University, 2006
- Typography, Personal Studio , 2006
- Poster Design , Enghelab University 2007
- Typography, poster design- Personal Studio , 2007
Workshop
- Handwriting, Typography, international Exhibition of Koran, 2006
- Typography, international Exhibition of Koran, 2006
- Handwriting, typography, ecole touit, French, 2007
- Poster Design, "Red Sea" Exhibition, Metro Cultural House Tehran 2007
- Plus International Festival Design, Birmingham , England, 2007
- Typography, Metro Cultural House Tehran 2007
- Poster Design, shiraz,2007
COMPILATIONS
- Work elected of five generation Iranian graphic designers, 2006
- Mehdi Saeedi - Collection of graphic works 1999 - 2004
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