Morteza Momayez

Morteza Momayez (Persian: مرتضی ممیز; August 26, 1936 – October 25, 2005) Known as the 'Father of Iranian Graphic Design' was one of the founders of the Iranian Graphic Design Society (IGDS) and held a membership to Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). He was the president of Tehran International Poster Biennial and Editor-in-chief of “Neshan”. Throughout his career, Momayez initiated many cultural institutes, exhibitions and graphic design publications. In 2004, Momayez received the Art & Culture Award of Excellency from President Mohammad Khatami.