Bita Vakili: The Enchanting Painter of Time’s Passage and the Depth of Existence
Bita Vakili was born in the capital of Iran, Tehran, in 1972.
Vakili entered the world of colors and painting during her adolescence and high school years.
Bita Vakili’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from the Faculty of Art at Azad University of Tehran, and she continued her studies at the Master’s level in Painting at the Faculty of Art at the University of Tehran.
However, Vakili did not limit herself to academic knowledge and pursued her artistic path with dedication and perseverance.
Her participation in more than 80 solo and group exhibitions across Iran and worldwide attests to her effort and creativity.
From prominent galleries in Tehran to the international stage, Vakili’s works have consistently been welcomed and praised by critics and art enthusiasts.
A remarkable achievement is her record-breaking sales of $25,000, $32,000, and $48,000 at Christie’s Dubai auction, which established her as the most expensive female artist in the Middle East in history.
This accomplishment reflects her high standing in the art world and the value and prestige of her works.
Participation in prestigious international exhibitions in countries such as Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, the United States, China, Monaco, Armenia, Malaysia, France, and England marks another success in the prolific career of this talented artist.
Some of the notable solo and group exhibitions of Bita Vakili include:
Solo Exhibitions of Bita Vakili:
- 2000: Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2001: Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2004: Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2008: Mah Mehr Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2009: Mah Mehr Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2011: September, Mah Mehr Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2014: 3 Views, Boom Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2015: Passage, E1 Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2017: Pulse of the Earth, CAMA Gallery, London, UK
- 2021: Garden of History, E1 Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Group Exhibitions of Bita Vakili:
- 2001 – Selected Contemporary Paintings – Art Gallery – Tehran – Iran
- 2001 – Exhibition of Visual Arts by Women Artists of Tehran – Niawaran Creation Foundation – Tehran – Iran
- 2001 – New Experiences Exhibition, Members of the Iranian Painters Association – Iran Artists House – Tehran – Iran
- 2001 – Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- 2001 – Anniversary Celebration of the Iranian Painters Association – Iran Artists House – Tehran – Iran
- 2001 – Contemporary Iranian Artists – Lazar Gallery – Tehran – Iran
- 2001 – Contemporary Iranian Art – Total Arts at Courtyard – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
- 2002 – Beyond Illumination Art – Contemporary Iranian Art – City Skip Art Gallery – North Vancouver – Canada
- 2002 – First Annual Exhibition of Iranian Artists – Institute for the Development of Visual Arts – Tehran – Iran
- 2003 – Selected Contemporary Iranian Art from Three Generations – National Museum of Modern Art – Armenia
- 2003 – Sit International de l’Aire – Paris – France
- 2003 – Art Gallery – Tehran – Iran
- 2003 – Tehran First Art Expo – Vahdat Cultural Center – Tehran – Iran
- 2004 – Spiritual Art Exhibition – Niawaran Creation Foundation – Tehran – Iran
- 2004 – Nature in Eastern Art – Saba Cultural and Artistic Center – Tehran – Iran
- 2005 – Group Abstract Exhibition of Members of the Iranian Painters Association – Niawaran Creation Foundation – Tehran – Iran
- 2005 – Beijing International Art Expo – China
- 2006 – Fourth International Biennial of Islamic Painting – Saba Cultural and Artistic Institute – Tehran – Iran
- 2006 – Iranian Spring – The First Scientific Seminar and Exhibition of Poetry and Visual Arts – Contemporary Art Museum
- Tehran – Tehran – Iran
- 2008 – Seven Views – Exhibition of Iranian Visual Arts – Tehran – Iran
- 2009 – Echoes in Blue: Contemporary Iranian Art from Tehran – James Gray Gallery – California – USA
- 2009 – Seven Views – Exhibition of Iranian Visual Arts – Tehran – Iran
- 2010 – Iranian Art Exhibition – Bit Museum Gallery – Muscat – Oman
- 2010 – Art Dubai – Dubai – UAE
- 2010 – Iran’s First Charity Art Auction