Morteza Momayez

Iranian graphic designer

مرتضی ممیز

BornAugust 26, 1936 (1936-08-26)

Tehran, Pahlavi Iran

DiedNovember 26, 2005 (2005-11-27) (aged 69)

Tehran, Iran

NationalityIranianEducationFaculty of Fine Arts in University of Tehran, 1964. École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, 1968.

Morteza Momayez (Persian: مرتضی ممیز; August 26, 1936^[1]^[2]^[3] – October 25, 2005) was an Iranian graphic designer. He was one of the founders of Iranian Graphic Design Society (IGDS)^[4] and held a membership to Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).^[5] He was the president of Tehran International Poster Biennial and Editor-in-chief of “Neshan”.^[6]^[7] Throughout his career, Momayez initiated many cultural institutes, exhibitions and graphic design publications. In 2004, Momayez received the Art & Culture Award of Excellency from President Mohammad Khatami.

Biography

Nocturnal Letter by Mohammad Zohari cover design by Morteza Momayez

Morteza Momayez was born on August 26, 1936, in Tehran to Mohammad-Ali and Kochak Momayez.^{[citation needed]}

In 1965, he completed his undergraduate studies in painting at University of Tehran's College of Fine Arts. He subsequently continued his studies at École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, where he received his diplomat in 1968.^[8] He served as the art director and graphic designer for the Tehran International Film Festival between 1973 and 1977.^{[citation needed]}

Experiences: Graphic Design Magazines: Iran Abad (1960), Ketab va Keyhan Hafteh (1961–62), Farhang (1961), Kavosh (1963–64), Negin (1965), Farhang va Zendegi (1969–78), Roudaki (1971-1978), Cinema (1974–75), Memari va Honareh Iran (1987), Kelk (1990-), Neghahe No (1991–99), Sharif (1993-2001), Tasvir (1992), Silk Road (1994–95), Faslnameh Khavarmyaneh (1994), Goftego (1994-), Payam-e-Emrouz (1994–2000). Tehran (iran)-the father of Iranian Graphic Desin, Morteza Momayez died on friday, 25 November.

Awards

2004 National Award of Art achievements from the Academy of Art in Tehran.

References

^ "Rene Wanner's Poster Page / News".
^ "مرتضی ممیز | طراح پوستر و گرافیست | morteza momayez".
^ "زادروز مرتضی ممیز (1315)، گرافیست نامدار و تصویرگر کتاب های کودکان". Koodaki (in Persian). Retrieved 8 February 2024.
^ "Iranian Graphic Designers Society".
^ "Alliance Graphique Internationale Membership Database".
^ "IGDS Farewell to great master". Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
^ "Neshan Magazine's Organization". Archived from the original on 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
^ Moshki, Saed: Signs [Persian: Neshaneha], Yassavoli publication 2005