Keyvan Shovir

Keyvan Shovir is an Iranian contemporary artist. He started his career in the early 2000s when graffiti emerged as an art form in Iran.

Shovir's art is characterized by colorful and vibrant imagery, often depicting human figures and abstract forms. His works can be seen on walls, buildings, and other public spaces in Tehran and other cities in Iran.

In addition to his graffiti works, Shovir also creates paintings and sculptures. His paintings often feature bold and expressive brushwork, while his sculptures explore themes of identity and social issues.

Shovir's art is influenced by his experiences growing up in a country where graffiti was not widely accepted as an art form. He sees his art as a form of expression to challenge societal norms and expectations.

Shovir has participated in numerous exhibitions and art events in Iran and internationally as a contemporary artist. His works have been featured in galleries and museums, showcasing the growing recognition of graffiti as a legitimate art form.

Through his art, Keyvan Shovir aims to inspire and provoke thought among viewers by questioning social and political issues. He believes that art can be a powerful tool for change and hopes to contribute to the cultural transformat...

Master of fine art from California college of arts in San Francisco

Selected Group Exhibition

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2021

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NFT M.E.,Emergeast ,Curator by Ali Sabet ,OpenSea

Bangkit Sama Sama/ Together We Rise, Clarion Alley Mural Project, Yogyakarta Indonesia and San Francisco, CA

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2020

​When People Decide to End Themselves, Project 13, Central Stage, Richmond, CA

Bird, Nest, Nature, exhibition was juried by Jeffrey De Blois, Assistant Curator, ICA Boston, and Rebecca Lowery, Assistant Curator, MOCA Los Angeles, and includes over 150 local, national and international artists inspired by the exquisite beauty of creatures of flight at Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA

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2019

Space Between Space, curated by Shaghayegh Cyrus, aggregate space gallery-November 1-16, 2019

Once at Present - Contemporary Art of the Iranian Diaspora, curated by Kevin B. Chen and Taraneh Hemami, Minnesota Street Project-March 29 - April 20, 2019

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2018​

Bankgit Arise, an Art Residency and Cultural Exchange between Indonesia and United States, Asian Art Museum and Clarion Alley Mural Project, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA

Art for Peace at Temple Art Loft, Vallejo, CA

Commencement Exhibition, California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA

Betweenescapes curated by Kathy Zarur and Roula Seikaly at SOMArts Cult...