Parviz Tanavoli

About

Iranian sculptor, painter, and scholar who created the works The Wall (Oh Persepolis) and Heech, and became the most expensive Iranian artist.

Before Fame

He taught sculpture for three years at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design before returning to Iran.

Trivia

His work has been auctioned around the world leading to sales of over $6.7 million.

Family Life

His parents raised him in Tehran.

Associated With

He taught at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design where Nick Schenk studied.