| Iranian Typography in Toronto
March 14 to April 4
Studio 4, 4th Floor, TEL Building, York University
Iranian Typography Exhibition which was originally held last spring at the
Basel School of Design (FHNW/HGK) is now going to Toronto’s York University.
The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of work by contemporary Iranian
graphic designers that illustrates the depth and breadth of the richness of
line, shape, color, harmony, texture and visual rhythm employed by this
group of graphic designers.
The richness of Persian culture presents itself in this unique collection of
work exposing the treasures of an evolving visual heritage. One of the
qualities that makes current Iranian graphic design unique is its rich
cultural history as demonstrated and displayed in the forms of calligraphy
and typography.
In the introduction of the exhibition's catalogue Prof. Michael Renner, head
of the visual communication institute at the Basel School of design, writes:
We do not have to work hard to find links between the typographic arts of
Iran and Switzerland. For example, the typographic work currently being
produced in both cultures draws on a rich script-oriented tradition. It is
the task of the present generation of designers to reinterpret those
traditions in modern form. Of course, neither in Iran nor in Switzerland are
they isolated from international influences.
Every design reflects a relationship with its respective tradition as well
as with current international developments. Parallels can be discerned in
the engagement of Iranian and Swiss designers with digital technology and
its influence on visual communication.
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