Zinat (Setareh) Parsa

Contemporary Painter · Tehran, Iran

Born 8 Sept 1963 Tehran, Iran

About

Contemporary painter specializing in Impressionism, Figurative Abstraction, and Conceptual Art. With a career spanning decades, Zinat has participated in over 155 international exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, Russia, North America, and East Asia.

Education

M.A. in Painting

2016 · Islamic Azad University

Research: Persian miniature & symbolism of water/color.

B.A. in Painting

1993 · Islamic Azad University

Contact

“My art must speak; otherwise, a camera can capture reality better than a brush. Turquoise is the color of purity and the spiritual memory of my culture.”

Selected Exhibitions

Katara Qatar International Art Festival

2019–2024

Qatar

World Art Dubai

2017–2024

Dubai, UAE

Padova, Parma, Genoa Art Fairs

Selected Years

Italy

National Museum of Iran

2024

Tehran

Awards & Honors

2021–2024

5× Qatar Art Oscar

Excellence in Painting

2024

Tehran National Peace Award

Cultural contribution

2019

Moscow Art Oscar

International Jury Selection

2019

Medallion Award

Padova, Italy

Media & Publications

Zinat’s work has been featured in over 10 international art books. Notable press coverage includes Asr Iran, Jam-e Jam Online, and Soroush Cinema. Her work was academically reviewed by Prof. Paolo Gelsomino in NoesisArcadi (2024).

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