Maryam Lamei Harvani, (b. 1985, Sarab, Iran) is an Iranian artist whose work draws deeply from the traditional art of “Gol o Morgh” (Flower and Bird) painting, reimagined through her own contemporary lens. After earning her degree in Graphics, she was awarded the Second Art Emblem by Iran’s Ministry of Science and Research. Maryam’s art blends the intricate beauty of classical Persian motifs with innovative personal expression. By merging historical techniques with modern creativity, she has developed a distinctive style that honors tradition while transcending its boundaries. She is an active member of the Iranian Miniaturists Association, the Tehran Visual Arts Association, and the Zanjan Visual Arts Association. Her works have been exhibited in over 20 prestigious museums, galleries, and cultural centers across Iran and internationally. Notable exhibitions include solo shows in Paris (2009), Istanbul (2019), and Dubai (2023, 2024), as well as collaborations with TOI Art Gallery (Washington, D.C.), The New York Times as an illustrator, and Starbucks’ Exclusive Artist Collection (2025), where she created three original paintings celebrating coffee culture.Alongside her artistic practice, Maryam has been dedicated to teaching Iranian painting at colleges, universities, and art schools, as well as conducting numerous workshops at art centers. She has also served as a jury member for the 18th and 19th International Youth Festivals (2011 & 2012), further contributing to the development of the next generation of artists.
Solo exhibitions include Leila Heller Art Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2024); Dastaangoi Art Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2023); Parisa Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey (2019), and Center Cultural Iranian, Paris, France (2008).
Group exhibitions include (Upcoming) Orbital, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, Berlin, Germany (2026); Art Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2025); Abu Dhabi Art, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2024); Art Dubai: Design & Edition, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2024); Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (2024); Luxembourg Art Prize (Museum), Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (2024); Art Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2024); Abu Dhabi Art, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2023); Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy (2023); Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (2023); Holey Art Gallery Group Exhibition, Various Cities (2023); Sikka Art Festival, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2023); Group Exhibition, International Studio and Art, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2023); International Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy (2023); Group Exhibition (For Iran), La Portineria – Contemporary Art Projects, Florence, Italy (2022–2023); Dastaangoi Art Gallery, Islamabad, Pakistan (2022); Group Exhibition, The Holy Art Gallery, London, United Kingdom (2022); Luxembourg Art Prize (Museum), Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (2021–2022); Art Revolution (A.R.T Exhibition), Taipei, Taiwan (2021); WALLS AGAINST WALLS – Gebana Artivism in Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa (2021); Online Exhibition, Niş Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey (2020–2021); Luigi Bellini Art Museum & Arte Borgo Gallery, Florence, Italy (2020); National Auction of Iran, Tehran, Iran (2018); VIP Group Exhibition, The Embassy of Vietnam, Tehran, Iran (2018); Flower and Bird (Golomorgh), 4th Fajr International Visual Arts Festival, Tehran, Iran (2011); 17th Youth International Festival of Visual Arts, Tehran, Iran (2010); Miniature, 2nd International Festival of Visual Arts, Tehran, Iran (2009), and 72nd Iran’s Miniature Biennale, Tehran, Iran (2008).