Abbas Akhavan is a visual artist based in Montreal. He was born in Tehran in 1977, and his family emigrated to Canada during the Iran-Iraq war. He took a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Concordia University in 2004 and a Master of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia in 2006. His work includes site-specific installation, sculpture, video and performance, and it responds closely to the setting in which it is made. He has exhibited in museums, galleries and biennials across North America, Europe and beyond.
Abbas Akhavan
Installation artist working in sculpture, video and performance
- Born
- 1 January 1977, Tehran, Iran (49)
Where to see their work
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Gathering Ground, Tate Modern, London
Until 7 March 2027
Further reading: Wikipedia