Future. Iran. (2017)
The BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD is a unique biennial award focusing on vital topics related to Iran, which demand or require much attention today. The Award is unique in its nature, due to its specific geographical focus and evident concern on Iran.
The first edition of the BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD supports the aim of Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar in exploring the multifaceted dimensions and future possibilities of Iran by using the creative force of every Iranian artist living in Iran or abroad.
FUTURE. IRAN. Every change starts with a vision – exploring ideas, inviting possibilities, and planting seeds for a better future. This visionary spirit is what inaugurates the First Edition of the BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD, focusing on Iran, its people and inspiration for new generations to come, while opposing the image of a culture and country that is too often misplaced, misunderstood and criticized.
Prize Winners
The winner of the 2017 Behnam-Bakhtiar Award entitled Future. Iran. is Babak Kazemi.
The second place is awarded to Parham Peyvandi.
The third place is awarded to Morvarid K.
Solo and group exhibition of the winning artists will be held at Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar during September and October 2021.
FInalists
Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar would like to extend congratulations to the eight artists who have been shortlisted as the eight finalists for the BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD entitled FUTURE. IRAN. The finalists are (in alphabetical order): Ghalamdar, Aida Izadpanah, Babak Kazemi, Morvarid K, Parham Peyvandi, Nasim Pirhadi, Taravat Talepasand and Malihe Zafarnejad.
GHALAMDAR
AIDA IZADPANAH
BABAK KAZEMI
MORVARID K
PARHAM PEYVANDI
NASIM PIRHADI
TARAVAT TALEPASAND
MALIHE ZAFARNEJAD
The BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD is a unique biennial award focusing on vital topics related to Iran, which demand or require much attention today. The Award is unique in its nature, due to its specific geographical focus and evident concern on Iran.
The first edition of the BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD supports the aim of Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar in exploring the multifaceted dimensions and future possibilities of Iran by using the creative force of every Iranian artist living in Iran or abroad.
FUTURE. IRAN. Every change starts with a vision – exploring ideas, inviting possibilities, and planting seeds for a better future. This visionary spirit is what inaugurates the First Edition of the BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD, focusing on Iran, its people and inspiration for new generations to come, while opposing the image of a culture and country that is too often misplaced, misunderstood and criticised.
We leave it to the artists to interpret FUTURE. IRAN. and to portray their vision, hopes and dreams. Artists are free to use any medium in developing a body of works for submission.
The primary focus of the BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR AWARD is to provide a global platform for the winners where their voice can be heard and their works can be seen and collected. Fondation Behnam- Bakhtiar will be offering the laureate a cash prize and solo exhibition at Galerie Behnam Bakhtiar in the Principality of Monaco, as well as selecting two works from the winner’s portfolio to enter the reputable Behnam Bakhtiar Permanent Collection.
The Award is open to every artist of Iranian descent living in or outside of Iran. The submissions will be accepted from 24th of April to 24th of August 2017. (Submissions are now closed).
The application must include:
A comprehensive document outlining proposed project / body of works, with a short description for each work
Body of work consisting of a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 works focusing on the theme of the award
Images submitted should be in .jpg or .png format with a minimum resolution of 1500 x 1500 pixels
A Curriculum Vitae – age, contact details, training/education, exhibition and auction list, publications (if applicable)
A profile picture with a minimum resolution of 1500 x 1500 pixels
Applicants must have a minim of 18 years of age
Applicants must be able to travel
Applicants must name their files in the following format: artistname.title.series.medium.dimension.year.gallerypriceineuro
Submissions should be sent to award@fondationbehnambakhtiar.com with artist name as the subject.
Stage one:
The Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar committee will select eight submissions from the bodies of works received. The eight finalists will be announced publicly on the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar website.
Stage two:
The Jury will select a winning artist, as well as the second and third runners up. The winners will be announced publicly on the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar website.
Joobin BEKHRAD
Award winning writer, critic and founder of ReOrient
Tim CORNWELL
Writer and contributor to the Art Newspaper and Canvas magazine
Alistair HICKS
Author of the Global Art Compass
Nina MOADDEL
Advisor, curator and founder of Nina Moaddel Fine Art
Janet RADY
Curator and founder of Janet Rady Fine Art
Bibi Naz ZAVIEH
Art historian and Artnet senior specialist, Middle Eastern art
- Open call from 24th of April until 24th of August 2017
Selection committee choses the eight finalists by end of October 2017
Jury selects the winner, second and third runner up by end of November 2017 (Winners announced on December 6th, 2017)
FIRST PLACE PRIZE
- Cash prize of 10,000 Euro
Solo exhibition at the Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar in the Principality of Monaco held in 2020
Publication of a book
Acquisition of two works from the winning series for the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar Permanent Collection
- Group exhibition participation at the Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar in the Principality of Monaco held in 2020
SECOND AND THIRD PLACE PRIZES
Acquisition of one work for the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar Permanent Collection
Press Publication
The application must include:
A comprehensive document outlining proposed project / body of works, with a short description for each work
Body of work consisting of a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 works focusing on the theme of the award
Images submitted should be in .jpg or .png format with a minimum resolution of 1500 x 1500 pixels
A Curriculum Vitae – age, contact details, training/education, exhibition and auction list, publications (if applicable)
A profile picture with a minimum resolution of 1500 x 1500 pixels
Applicants must have a minim of 18 years of age
Applicants must be able to travel
Applicants must name their files in the following format: artistname.title.series.medium.dimension.year.gallerypriceineuro
Submissions should be sent to award@fondationbehnambakhtiar.com with artist name as the subject.
Stage one:
The Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar committee will select eight submissions from the bodies of works received. The eight finalists will be announced publicly on the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar website.
Stage two:
The Jury will select a winning artist, as well as the second and third runners up. The winners will be announced publicly on the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar website.
Joobin BEKHRAD
Award winning writer, critic and founder of ReOrient
Tim CORNWELL
Writer and contributor to the Art Newspaper and Canvas magazine
Alistair HICKS
Author of the Global Art Compass
Nina MOADDEL
Advisor, curator and founder of Nina Moaddel Fine Art
Janet RADY
Curator and founder of Janet Rady Fine Art
Bibi Naz ZAVIEH
Art historian and Artnet senior specialist, Middle Eastern art
- Open call from 24th of April until 24th of August 2017
Selection committee choses the eight finalists by end of October 2017
Jury selects the winner, second and third runner up by end of November 2017 (Winners announced on December 6th, 2017)
FIRST PLACE PRIZE
- Cash prize of 10,000 Euro
Solo exhibition at the Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar in the Principality of Monaco held in 2020
Publication of a book
Acquisition of two works from the winning series for the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar Permanent Collection
- Group exhibition participation at the Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar in the Principality of Monaco held in 2020
SECOND AND THIRD PLACE PRIZES
Acquisition of one work for the Fondation Behnam-Bakhtiar Permanent Collection
Press Publication