Tina Najafkani

Tina Najafkani

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About Artist

A fusion of traditional and contemporary painting.

Tina Najafkani standing in a gallery corridor beside arched windows.
Born
1992 — Tehran, Iran
Artistic activities
Since 2005

Artistic fields

Miniature Painting
(Illumination / Tazhib, Gol-o-Morgh)
and Watercolor Painting

Roles

  • Instructor
  • Art Researcher
  • Exhibition Organizer

Exhibitions 14

01 — 04

  1. 2013Group Exhibition of Miniature Painting, Barg Gallery (Ein-o-Dowleh Mansion), Awarded Artwork
  2. 2014Group Exhibition of Miniature Painting - Selected Artwork
  3. 2015Niavaran Palace Exhibition titled “Peace and Friendship”
  4. 2017Niavaran Palace Exhibition titled “Peace and Friendship”

Exhibitions 14

05 — 09

  1. 2018Instructor and Organizer of the International Festival at Niavaran Palace during Universal Children’s Week, Commended by the Minister of Cultural Heritage
  2. 2018Solo Exhibition at Reza Abbasi Museum titled “Blended with Flowers”
  3. 2020Group Watercolor Exhibition, University of Art, Tehran
  4. Two Online Exhibitions and Specialized Art Sessions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  5. 2022Group Watercolor Exhibition titled “My Iran” at Mina Gallery, Tehran

Exhibitions 14

10 — 14

  1. Researcher and Organizer of the Exhibition “Unveiling the Exquisite Works from the Reza Abbasi Museum Collection” – Two Editions, 2024–2023
  2. 2023Organizer of the Exhibition “Garden and Rose Garden” at the Iran Museum of Art (Marble Palace)
  3. 2023Group Watercolor Exhibition titled “My Iran” at Ein-o-Dowleh Mansion, Tehran
  4. 2024“Garden, Gateway to Paradise” Exhibition, National Carpet Museum
  5. 2024Organizer of the Exhibition at Dafineh Museum Complex – “Azargoon Art Festival” (Miniature Painting and Exquisite Iranian Carpets)

Artworks

07 works

A bird perched above pale green flowers, presented in an orange mat.

01 / 07

Study of Classical Gol-o-Morgh

Watercolor Painting

Traditionally Tea-Stained Board

/ 1403

A watercolor study of a carved animal relief in blue and earth tones, within a dark mat.

02 / 07

Parseh

Watercolor Painting

/ 1397

A warm sepia watercolor of a seated ruler and surrounding figures beneath an arch.

03 / 07

Anushirvan the Just

Watercolor Painting

/ 1397

Colorful roses, an iris, a bird, and butterflies on a gold-toned ground.

04 / 07

Contemporary Gol-o-Morgh

Gouache and Watercolor Painting

/ 1400

A blue floral vase intersected by colorful rectangular tile motifs on a pale ground.

05 / 07

Shiraz Tilework

Gouache and Watercolor Painting

/ 1399

A pink flower and bird watercolor within a burgundy mat and pale outer border.

06 / 07

Qajar-Style Gol-o-Morgh

Watercolor Painting

/ 1403

Recreated from a miniature work in the collection of the Reza Abbasi Museum

Unveiled at the Marble Palace (Kakh-e Marmar)

An ancient carved figure scene entwined with pink flowers, above a wash of pale blue.

07 / 07

Darius Inscription

Watercolor Painting

/ 1397

Gold & Jewelry

05 works

Sketch: A necklace, earrings, and ring with green and red accents.
A necklace, earrings, and ring with green and red accents.
Sketch: A necklace and matching ornaments with rectangular motifs.
A necklace and matching ornaments with rectangular motifs.
Sketch: A leaf-pattern necklace with a blue pendant motif.
A leaf-pattern necklace with a blue pendant motif.
Sketch: A necklace and earrings with scrolling and floral motifs.
A necklace and earrings with scrolling and floral motifs.
Sketch: A pendant with a symmetrical star-shaped motif.
A pendant with a symmetrical star-shaped motif.