MARCOS GRIGORIAN
Iranian, 1925 - 2007
Marcos Grigorian, also known as Marco Grigorian, was an Iranian-Armenian and American artist and gallery owner, widely recognized as a pioneer of Iranian modern art. Born on December 5, 1925, in Kropotkin, Russia, to Armenian parents who had fled massacres in Kars, he moved to Iran with his family in 1930. Grigorian studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, graduating in 1954, after which he returned to Iran and opened the Galerie Esthétique in Tehran. He played a crucial role in organizing the first Tehran Biennial in 1958 and was a influential teacher at the Fine Arts Academy, advocating for the appreciation of local popular culture.
In the 1960s, Grigorian moved to the United States, residing in New York City before settling in Minneapolis. There, he founded Universal Galleries, a center for Iranian art, and played a significant role in the establishment of the Group of Free Painters and Sculptors in Tehran in 1975. His artwork, including the Earthworks series, often incorporated local materials like clay and straw, reflecting his deep connection to Iranian culture. Grigorian's contributions to art have been recognized internationally, with his works housed in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City and the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. He passed away on August 27, 2007, in Yerevan, Armenia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of art.
In the 1960s, Grigorian moved to the United States, residing in New York City before settling in Minneapolis. There, he founded Universal Galleries, a center for Iranian art, and played a significant role in the establishment of the Group of Free Painters and Sculptors in Tehran in 1975. His artwork, including the Earthworks series, often incorporated local materials like clay and straw, reflecting his deep connection to Iranian culture. Grigorian's contributions to art have been recognized internationally, with his works housed in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City and the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. He passed away on August 27, 2007, in Yerevan, Armenia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of art.
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