ArtDayME: Renowned Iranian artist Afshin Pirhashemi passed away at the age of 50.

Afshin Pirhashemi has been repeatedly praised by Art Price as one of the world's 500 best-selling artists.

Born in 1974 in Urmia, Afshin Pirhashemi studied at the Rome Art Academy and completed his artistic training at Iran’s Azad University.

His works are housed in public and private collections throughout the Middle East and Europe and he is the recipient of awards from the 2003 Tehran 6th International Art Biennial, and the 2004 Beijing Art Biennial Award.

Solo exhibitions include Ayyam Gallery DIFC, Dubai (2017); Ayyam Gallery, London (2014); Ayyam Gallery, Dubai (2015, 2013); Homa art Gallery, Tehran (2009); Seyhoun Art Gallery, Tehran (2005); and Barg Gallery, Tehran (2005). Group exhibitions include Ayyam Gallery, Al Quoz 1, Dubai (2018, 2016); In & Out, Milan (2009); Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Tehran (2006); Museum of Contemporary Art, Tehran (2004, 2003).