Pejman Foundation

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Pejman Foundation
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Established2015
Location Tehran
Founder Hamidreza Pejman
Website http://pejman.foundation/

The Pejman Foundation is an Iranian nonprofit art foundation, established by Hamidreza Pejman in 2015, [1] [2] to promote art in a space free of nationality and geographical boundaries, and to connect the common aspects of art and philosophy. [3] Throughout recent years, the activities of Pejman Foundation has expanded beyond building its collection and its grant and sponsorship program. Through the organization of workshops, lectures, and panel discussions; the invitation of international experts; its artist exchange programs; as well as its support for cultural research and publications, Pejman Foundation has become a creative hub for art practitioners and initiatives in Iran and abroad. Today, Pejman Foundation supports art and culture through a vibrant program of exhibitions, talks, and events at its multiple sites including Argo Factory and Kandovan.

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Sites

The foundation's activities are held at three sites in Tehran:

Neil Beloufa's exhibition at Pejman Foundation: Argo Factory in February 2017 Neil Beloufa at Argo Factory.jpg
Neil Beloufa's exhibition at Pejman Foundation: Argo Factory in February 2017

Artists and exhibitions

A partial list of artists who have worked with the foundation:

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