BIOGRAPHY

 

 

Mohammad Navid Bazargan

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I was born in 1963 in Tehran, Iran. Since my childhood, I have always been fascinated by colors and lines, cherishing the variety of forms and shades in nature. The love of painting was cultivated in me during high school, and I started to explore painting in different styles. Choosing Persian literature as my formal field of study in university did not make me give up on painting. I earned my Ph.D. in Persian Language and Literature in 1997. During those years, I delved even more into the field of art, attended various art classes, and was inspired by a variety of mentors with different styles in painting. I also participated in many group exhibitions and held several solo exhibitions in Iran and abroad, receiving various awards in this field.

Watercolor, acrylics, and ink painting are the mediums that attracted me the most. They help me express the vibrant spirit and atmosphere of the landscapes.

Coming to the US in 2013 as a visiting scholar at California State University, Northridge, I pursued my studies along with the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program. In September 2015, I was invited to the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies at the University of Maryland as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Persian Studies. I am still dedicated to my passion for painting every day alongside my career in teaching Persian Literature.