On the Cusp of Change – The Birth of Modern Graphic Design in Iran

Farhud Batmanglich revolutionized the graphic design and poster arts landscape during a transformative period in Iran’s history. Having arrived from the UK just three years before the Islamic Revolution, his visionary work brought a modern approach to cultural communication. His designs for iconic institutions such as the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, the Carpet Museum of Iran, the Women’s Organization of Iran, and the Iran America Society remain emblematic of this pivotal era.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore these historically significant posters, once displayed in Iran's renowned museums, and to hear from Farhud Batmanglich himself as he shares his journey as a graphic designer—both during his time in Iran and later as he continued his career in the United States.