Artist Kamran Khavarani Donates Paintings to Student Bar Association
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2018 – The artist Kamran Khavarani, who is internationally recognized as the creator of a new style of painting, Abstract Romanticism, is donating two paintings to the Student Bar Association of American University Washington College of Law.
The paintings are set to be installed in Capital Hall on April 11, 2018. At the ceremony, Dr. Khavarani will give a talk on his work entitled, “What is Art, What is ‘Personart’: Art for a New Consciousness, Art for a New Humanity.” In addition, Professor Simin Mozayeni, from State University of New York, New Paltz, will present her research, “Three Empirical Studies of Khavarani’s Paintings, An Application in Healthcare.”
“We are looking forward to adding Dr. Khavarani’s artwork to our student space,” said Associate Dean of Student Affairs David Jaffe. “We anticipate that students will utilize them in adding to their resources of wellness and wellbeing as they work their way through the rigor of law school.”
“Art is the only form of creation that in harmony with universal values emanates positive energy and objectively beautifies life. Anything less is limited personal expression – Personart.” – Khavarani, 2008
Dr. Khavarani has a master’s degree in Architecture and a Ph.D. in Urban Design and City Planning. He is also the conceptual designer of the international competition for the City Theater of Tehran that is a landmark jewel in the capital city of Iran. He received the Highest Award of Excellence in Design from the State of California and Beverly Hills design award.
One of his paintings, The Bird of Freedom, has been recognized by an official resolution from the United States Congress and is permanently displayed in the Library of Congress. Dr. Khavarani is also a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2010. In 2011, 2013 and 2017, he was the featured artist on the PBS series "Between the Lines," the three-time Emmy-awarded show.
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