Hamid Nafir
Timeline
- 1985Born in Tehran, Iran, the child of a carpet merchant who worked in the city's main bazaar. Grew up surrounded by the colours, patterns, and textures of Persian craft.
- 2007Began creating street art in Tehran after encountering graffiti that deeply affected him. Adopted the name Nafir, meaning "scream" in Persian, to protect his identity.
- 2015Incorporated traditional Persian rug motifs into his street art after conversations with his father. Began painting on carpets and ceramics with spray paint and stencils, merging ancient geometry with urban culture.
- 2020Created over 1,000 pieces on Tehran's streets, with authorities typically covering each work within 24 hours. His art addresses social problems and political censorship in Iran.
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What is Hamid Nafir known for?
Hamid Nafir is known for placing over a thousand stencil works on Tehran streets that authorities cover within twenty-four hours, working under the pseudonym scream.