Farshid Mesghali facts for kids

Farshid Mesghali (born in July 1943) is a famous Iranian artist. He is known for many things, like making animated films, designing cool graphics, drawing pictures for books, painting, and even making sculptures. Since 1986, he has lived in the United States. In 1974, he won a very special award called the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. This award is given to people who make a big difference in children's books as illustrators.

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 an illustrator.

After he graduated in 1968, a special organization helped him. This was the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran. From 1970 to 1978, he created many amazing works there. These included award-winning animated films, movie posters, and illustrations for children's books.

In 1979, Farshid Mesghali moved to Paris, France. For the next four years, he worked as an artist. He created many paintings and sculptures. These artworks were shown at the Sammy King Gallery in Paris.

In 1986, he moved to Southern California in the United States. He opened his own graphic design studio called Desktop Studio in Los Angeles. From 1990 to 1994, he made digital artworks. These were based on snapshot photos. His digital art was shown in galleries. Later, it was even displayed at the L.A. County Museum of Modern Arts. In recent years, he has continued his art. He focuses on making sculptures and art installations in his studio in Tehran.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Farshid Mesghali's art has been shown in many places. He has had exhibitions in Tehran, Paris, and Los Angeles.

• He had a solo show at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• Another solo show was 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 a very high honor. It is given out every two years by the International Board on Books for Young People. This award is the top prize for writers or illustrators of children's books. Farshid Mesghali won the illustration award in 1974.

Other Special Awards

He has also been recognized many times for his specific works:

• First Graphic Prize at the Sixth Bologna Children's Book Fair for his book "Little Black Fish" (1968).
• Honorary Diploma at the Bratislava Biannual in Czechoslovakia for "Little Black Fish" (1968).
• Honorary Diploma at 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 in Italy for "Look Again" (1975).
• 3rd prize at the Biennial of Warsaw, Poland (1977).
• Noma Awards for his book "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