A number of internationally-acclaimed Iranian artists and artists of Iranian origin have donated works to a collection: Art for Alireza.
Through the generosity of these artists and other donors, The Prince Alireza Pahlavi Fund for Ancient Iran Studies is well on it’s way to being fully funded and achieving the goal established by Shahbanou Farah for the endowment.

These gifts of art are available for acquisition to benefit Ancient Iran Studies at Harvard University.

For further information on these works of art or artists, or the Prince Alireza Fund, please contact the Foundation at info@alirezapahlavifoundation.org

Our grateful thanks to the talented and generous artists who have donated their work to this collection:
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Fereydoun Ave
Mandana Bafghinia
Sonia Balassanian
Shahla Dadsetan
Henry Dallal
Mehrak Davoudi
Younes Faghihi
Firouz Farman Farmaian
Ghass
Terry Haas
Ghoncheh Haery
Robin Hamidi
Mina Hassan
Shahla Hosseini Barzi
Douglas Johnson
Hassan Makaremi
Ali Orang
Mina Rad
Behrouz Rae
Vanecha Roudbaraki
Reza Yahyaïe

Younes Faghihi 100X100 GRK GALLERY PARIS

Anonymous Artist 73x91cm Oil on Paper Untitled 1999 This work of art was created in a dark period in contemporary history of the Iranian society , mourning the unwanted passing of oppressed people. In the abstract aesthetic structure of this work, visual elements, color, texture, rhythm and movement, clearly reveal the sad and mournful atmosphere with the concepts behind it for the audience, in a balanced and harmonious combination.

“Composition 10″ by Sonia Balassanian A quiet, stirring work, deep and rich in movement by contemporary artist Sonia Balassian. Simply magnificent. Today’s artists helping to animate the rich history of ancient Persia through scholarship at Prince Alireza’s alma mater Harvard University This work and the next 3 works shown are gifts from The Magic of Persia Foundation. We thank them for their generosity. Dimensions:122x91cm Acrylic on canvas: 2009/2010

“Serenity” by Henry Dallal Dimensions: 121.92 x 182.88 cm Lambda C-Print on Fuji Crystal Archive photographic paper mounted on aluminum and gloss laminated: 2011 “Freedom lies in being bold; courage, the spirit of daring and bearing to unfold one’s own legend. A graceful and imaginative work by a renowned artist.”

Shahla Hosseini Barzi 1991 70X86

“Douglas Johnson Portrait of Her Majesty Shahbanou Farah” A stunning portrait of Shahbanou Farah dated 1991, by the renowned artist Douglas Johnson, who has painted portraits of all the members of The Pahlavi family, available for acquisition to benefit ancient Iranian studies, as a living memorial to Prince Alireza. The inscribed poem reads: “By the lakes at twilight They sang of swans and separations Mild, unmilitant, the moon rose And the reeds rattled”

Season of the sun Firouz Farman Farmaian GRK GALLERY PARIS

“Suspendu Entre Deux Univers” by Shahla Dadsetan. The title of the work inscribed by the artist, on the frame.

Mina Rad 33X24

“Drama As A Real (Front Stage)” by Behrouz Rae A moving and compelling work, which will hold your eye and your attention by artist Behrouz Rae from The Magic of Persia Foundation to benefit ancient Iran studies at Harvard University in memory of Prince Alireza Pahlavi. Dimensions: 110x165cm Chromogenic print on photo paper: 2008

“Untitled (from The Temple of the Mind Series)” by Robin Hamidi An imaginative work by contemporary artist Robin Hamidi, delightful. A gift from The Magic of Persia Foundation “for our friend and supporter, Alireza” Dimensions: 80x130cm Digital print: 2009