Farshid Mesghali facts for kids

Farshid Mesghali is a famous Iranian artist. He is known for many things, like making animated films, designing graphics, and illustrating children's books. He also paints, sculpts, and makes prints. Since 1986, he has lived in the United States. In 1974, he won a very important award called the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. This award is given to people who make a big difference in children's literature through their illustrations.

Quick facts for kids Farshid Mesghali
فرشید مثقالی
Born	July 1943 Isfahan, Imperial State of Iran
Nationality	Iranian
Years active	since 1964
Known for	Illustration, Painting, Sculpting

Farshid Mesghali's Life Story

Farshid Mesghali was born in Isfahan, Iran, in 1943. He studied painting at Tehran University. In 1964, he started his professional career. He worked as a graphic designer and illustrator.

After finishing university in 1968, he received support from the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran. This institute helped him create many of his famous works. From 1970 to 1978, he made award-winning animated films. He also designed movie posters and illustrated many children's books.

In 1979, Farshid Mesghali moved to Paris, France. For the next four years, he focused on painting and sculpting. His artworks were shown at the Sammy King Gallery in Paris.

In 1986, he moved to Southern California in the United States. There, he opened his own graphic design studio called Desktop Studio in Los Angeles. From 1990 to 1994, he created digital artworks based on photos. These works were displayed in galleries and later at the L.A. County Museum of Modern Arts. In recent years, he has continued his art. He now focuses on sculptures and art installations from his studio in Tehran.

Art Exhibitions

Farshid Mesghali's art has been shown in many places.

• He had several exhibitions in Tehran, Paris, and Los Angeles.
• He had a special solo show at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• Another solo show took place at the Bratislava Museum.
• His works have also been displayed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Contemporary Arts.

Awards and Recognition

Farshid Mesghali has received many important awards for his work.

Hans Christian Andersen Award

The Hans Christian Andersen Award is given every two years. It comes from the International Board on Books for Young People. This award is the highest honor for writers or illustrators of children's books. Farshid Mesghali received the illustration award in 1974.

Other Special Awards

He has also been recognized many times for specific projects:

• First Graphic Prize at the Sixth Bologna Children's Book Fair for his book "Little Black Fish" (1968).
• Honorary Diploma from the Bratislava Biannual, Czechoslovakia, also for "Little Black Fish" (1968).
• Honorary Diploma from the Bologna Book Fair for his book "Hero" (1971).
• Special Prize at the Venice Film Festival for his film "The Boy, The Bird & The Musical Instrument" (1973).
• Special Prize at the Cannes Film Poster Exhibition (1974).
• Special Prize at the Moscow Film Festival for Short Films for Children for "Look Again" (1975).
• Grand Prize at the Giffoni Film Festival, Italy, for "Look Again" (1975).
• 3rd prize at the Biennial of Warsaw, Poland (1977).
• Noma Awards for his work "My Hedge Hog, My Doll and I" (1985).

Animated Films

Farshid Mesghali has created several animated films:

• Mister Monster, 1970
• Misunderstanding, 1970
• The Boy, the Bird and the Musical Instrument, 1971
• The Grey City, 1972
• A Very Good Worm, 1973
• Look Again, 1974
• From Different Appearances, 1979
• How and Why, 1985
• A Drop of Blood, a Drop of Oil, 1986

See also

• Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults