I'm Armin Abolfathi, a multidisciplinary artist blending music, illustration, and storytelling. I create experimental and world music as a composer and producer while also working as an illustrator, contributing editorial and book visuals to publishers around the world. My work spans international collaborations and live performances, from publishing albums like Symmetry and Anywhere to editorial illustrations for GECKO and other publications. I enjoy exploring cross-disciplinary projects that fuse sound and image, and I'm active in exhibitions and festivals worldwide.…

Armin Abolfathi

I'm Armin Abolfathi, a multidisciplinary artist blending music, illustration, and storytelling. I create experimental and world music as a composer and producer while also working as an illustrator, contributing editorial and book visuals to publishers around the world. My work spans international collaborations and live performances, from publishing albums like Symmetry and Anywhere to editorial illustrations for GECKO and other publications. I enjoy exploring cross-disciplinary projects that fuse sound and image, and I'm active in exhibitions and festivals worldwide.…

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I’m Armin Abolfathi, a multidisciplinary artist blending music, illustration, and storytelling. I create experimental and world music as a composer and producer while also working as an illustrator, contributing editorial and book visuals to publishers around the world.

My work spans international collaborations and live performances, from publishing albums like Symmetry and Anywhere to editorial illustrations for GECKO and other publications. I enjoy exploring cross-disciplinary projects that fuse sound and image, and I’m active in exhibitions and festivals worldwide.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Oud Player and Composer at Self-employed / Collaborations
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2025
Played Oud for 15 years and composed music for 10 years. Participated in activities with Iranian music ensembles and orchestras. Released several instrumental albums in fusion and folk fusion genres, collaborating with international musicians from various countries. Organized and held concerts such as 'Symmetry' in Winter 2020. Formed the music band 'Vatar' specializing in alternative and indie folk genres and released the album 'Out of Borders' with international collaboration. Produced and released singles with musicians from Australia, Lebanon, Spain, and Greece.
Illustrator at Various Cultural and Artistic Collections
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Created illustrations for different children's magazines and books over 7 years. Member of "Iran Illustrators Forums". Participated in numerous exhibitions, biennials, and domestic and international illustration festivals. Entered exhibitions such as the illustration wall of Bologna (2020-2021). Collaborated with magazines from Canada and Germany, and electronic magazines from Italy and Spain. Illustrated books for publishing houses in Chile and Lebanon and is writing and illustrating personal book projects. Founded the 'Rever' graphic and illustration team providing poster and cover art design services for magazines, exhibitions, events, and cultural collections.
Musician and Composer at Various Collaborations and Bands
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2025
Played the Oud instrument for 15 years and composed music for 10 years. Engaged in Iranian music ensembles and orchestras. Released multiple instrumental and collaboration albums including 'Symmetry' (2019), 'Anywhere', and officially released album 'Out of Borders' with the Vatar band. Held concerts, collaborated with international musicians, and released singles in diverse genres such as fusion, folk, alternative, and indie rock.
Illustrator at Freelance and Various Publishers
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Illustrated children's books and magazines for over 7 years, collaborated with international magazines and publishing houses from Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Chile, and Lebanon. Participated in exhibitions, biennials, and illustration festivals. Formed 'Rever' graphic and illustration team to produce poster and cover art for cultural and artistic projects. Authored and illustrated books planned for future release.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Shiraz Art University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Music at Shiraz Art University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Music at Shiraz Art University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Music at Shiraz Art University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Music at Shiraz Art University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Music at Shiraz Art University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Member, Iran Illustrators Forums
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
    uniE603 Depth
    This song is one of the tracks of my brother and I's first official joint album which was published in 2019 and in the genre of alternative and fusion. the name of this album is Symmetry, The instruments used in this song are Setar and Oud accompanied by Drums and Synthesizer music instrumental beat master musician track player artist https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Iran woman freedom
    This poster refers to the freedom of people and women in Iran and their right to choose. graphicdesigner illustrator designer photo…
    uniE621 party
    This illustration was made for the covers of the Canadian" Grilled Cheese" magazine. The technique used is Marker and collage illustrator designer photo…