About Me
Alireza Karimi Moghaddam (b. 1975, Iran) is an internationally acclaimed painter, cartoonist, and illustrator with more than three decades of professional artistic practice, currently living and working in Lisbon, Portugal.
He is among the very few artists worldwide who have dedicated the majority of their artistic production to reimagining the life and works of Vincent van Gogh. This unique focus has resulted in one of the largest existing artistic bodies centered on Van Gogh. His works have also been featured multiple times on the official social media channels of the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam, underscoring their international recognition.
Karimi Moghaddam’s works have been exhibited widely across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, receiving prestigious awards in Italy, Slovakia, Croatia, Romania, Turkey, Cuba, and Portugal. His Van Gogh-inspired series has been highlighted by major media outlets, including The Guardian and Bored Panda.
Philosophy
"I come from Iran, from the East, a land known for its poetry and literature. Art and literature have been an integral part of my life and culture since childhood. I hail from a land where poetry books grace every household. The cypress tree symbolizes my motherland. The color blue has deep roots in Iranian architecture and paintings. Curved and winding lines play a significant role in Eastern and Iranian paintings, and I incorporate these elements into my work.
Yet, I have experienced life in the West. I am passionate about Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in painting. I strive to incorporate the artistic background of my homeland into my Impressionist paintings. I also draw inspiration from the minimalist miniatures of Iran in my artworks. I am in love with the dynamic, swirling clouds and the towering cypresses reaching toward the sky. All of these elements have their roots in the literature, art, and culture of my Eastern heritage."