Mehdi Ghadyanloo

Born in 1981 in Karaj, Iran, Mehdi Ghadyanloo is a painter and muralist renowned for his monumental murals in Tehran and around the world. After studying painting at Tehran University, he created over 100 frescoes in his hometown, transforming urban spaces into surreal canvases that defy perception. His work combines influences from Western art and Iranian culture, using optical illusions to create scenes that question the boundary between the real and the imaginary.