Visual artist, illustrator, and creative educator based in Istanbul. I create emotionally resonant murals, story-driven illustrations, and interactive art books that invite reflection and connection. With a background in art history and a passion for visual storytelling, I collaborate across cultures to design meaningful, experience-based projects. Let’s build something poetic, bold, and human—together.

Kareem Eskandari

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Visual artist, illustrator, and creative educator based in Istanbul. I create emotionally resonant murals, story-driven illustrations, and interactive art books that invite reflection and connection. With a background in art history and a passion for visual storytelling, I collaborate across cultures to design meaningful, experience-based projects. Let’s build something poetic, bold, and human—together.

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Visual artist, illustrator, and creative educator based in Istanbul.
I create emotionally resonant murals, story-driven illustrations, and interactive art books that invite reflection and connection.
With a background in art history and a passion for visual storytelling, I collaborate across cultures to design meaningful, experience-based projects.
Let’s build something poetic, bold, and human—together.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor, Department of Graphic at Neyshabur University of Applied Science and Technology
January 1, 2011 - Present
Instructed graphic design courses and mentored students in design projects.
Faculty Member, Department of Painting at University of Neyshabur
January 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025
Taught painting; contributed to mural research and art education.
Director, Office of the President & Director of Public Relations and International Affairs at University of Neyshabur
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Oversaw administrative communications and international relations; led public relations activities.
Director, Graphics Department at Neishabour University of Applied Science and Technology
January 1, 2015 - Present
Head of graphics department; coordinated design campaigns and mural projects.
Artistic Referee & Consultant, Mural Painting Section at Mashhad Art Affairs Office
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provided evaluation and guidance for mural painting projects.
Instructor, Portrait Drawing at Fars Province Education Department / Conservatory
January 1, 2021 - Present
Taught portrait drawing to teachers in the country's conservatory.
Muralist/Artist at Various Projects (Tehran, Mashhad, Neyshabur)
January 1, 2010 - October 18, 2025
Created murals for public and institutional spaces including Tehran districts.
Mural Painter at 22 Bahman Hospital, Neishabour
January 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025
Painted mural on hospital walls.
Mural Painter at Hakim Neishabour Hospital
August 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Painted mural on hospital walls.
Mural Designer at Milad Hall, Neishabour
January 1, 2013 - October 18, 2025
Mural design for Milad Hall (Neishabour).
Mural Designer at Pirayesh High School, Neishabour
June 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025
Mural design for school walls.
Lecturer, Welfare Murals Project at Neishabour University of Applied Science and Technology
December 31, 2015 - October 18, 2025
Supervised student teams for welfare murals in Neishabour.
Restoration Artist at Neishabour University of Medical Sciences
September 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Restoration of painting in the Dean's Office.
Decorative Painter at Neishabour University of Applied Science and Technology / Various Buildings
December 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Decorative painting and restorations (Nasir Building, Neishabour; other projects).
Design of Attar Park (Entrance inscriptions) at Kamran Eskandari / Neishabour University
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Site design and decor for Attar Park and entrances.
Lecturer/Instructor for murals in Neishabour schools at Neishabour University of Applied Science and Technology
December 31, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Instructed and supervised mural design in local schools.
Instructor for murals in Neishabour schools (design and beautification) at Neishabour University of Applied Science and Technology
December 31, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Design and beautification of 17 Shahrivar St. etc.
Mural Painter at District 4, Tehran
December 31, 2008 - October 18, 2025
Executed mural paintings for schools in Tehran District 4.
Mural Painter at Region 22, Tehran
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Created murals for the 'Welcoming the Spring' project.
Mural Painter at Region 7, Shariati Street, Tehran
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Mural works for public spaces and educational facilities.
Mural Painter at District 12, Tehran
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Mural painting projects in Tehran's District 12.
Mural Painter at District 9, Tehran
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Mural works for public and educational spaces.
Mural Painter at District 7, Tehran
December 31, 2010 - October 18, 2025
Mural projects across Tehran's District 7.
Mural Painter at Navab, Tehran Highway
December 31, 2010 - October 18, 2025
Mural works along Navab Highway.
Mural Painter at Region 1, Kermanshah
December 31, 2010 - October 18, 2025
Mural initiatives in Kermanshah region.
Mural Painter at Kashan University
December 31, 2007 - October 18, 2025
Mural works and interior wall painting with a peace theme.
Mural Painter at Beheshti Street, Tehran
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Mural designs for Beheshti Street, Tehran.
Mural Painter at Mellat Park, Mashhad
December 31, 2012 - October 18, 2025
Wall paintings carried out during the visit/master program.
Mural Designer at Milad Hall, Neyshabur
December 31, 2013 - October 18, 2025
Mural design and execution for Milad Hall in Neyshabur.
Mural Painter at National Garden, Neyshabur
December 31, 2013 - October 18, 2025
Mural and environment design for the National Garden in Neyshabur.
Mural Painter at Besat Street, Neyshabur
December 31, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Mural design for Besat Street in Neyshabur.
Instructor/Consultant at Neishabour Schools
December 31, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Instructed and supervised mural design and execution in Neishabour schools (2015–2018).
Mural Painter at 22 Bahman Hospital, Neishabour
December 31, 2016 - October 18, 2025
Mural painting for 22 Bahman Hospital.
Mural Painter at Hakim Neishabour Hospital
December 31, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Mural painting for Hakim Neishabour Hospital.
Elevator Wall Painter at Neishabour University of Medical Sciences
December 31, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Elevator wall painting for the university of medical sciences building.
Mural Painter at Saa di Square, Mashhad
September 30, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Mural works at Saa di Square in Mashhad.
Restorer at Dean's Office, Neyshabour University of Medical Sciences
September 30, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Restoration of the Dean’s Office painting at Neyshabour University of Medical Sciences.
Director, Office of the President; Director of Public Relations and International Affairs at University of Neyshabur
December 31, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Directed communications and international affairs; served as liaison for university leadership (2015–2017).
Director, Graphics Department at Neishabour University of Applied Science and Technology
January 1, 2015 - Present
Led the Graphics Department; contributed to design and visual communication initiatives.
Instructor, Portrait Drawing at Fars Province Education Department (Conservatory)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Taught portrait drawing to teachers in the conservatory program.
Consultant/Advisor at Neishabour University of Medical Sciences
December 31, 2016 - October 18, 2025
Collaborated on arts and health course titles; advised on program development (2015–2016).
Artistic Referee at Mashhad Art Affairs Office
January 1, 2013 - Present
Artistic referee and consultant for mural painting section (2013–).
Top Member, Faculty of Arts at University of Neyshabur
January 1, 2016 - Present
Recognized as a top member of the Faculty of Arts (2016–).

Education

Diploma in Painting at Avini Conservatory, Shiraz
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Pre-University of Art at Razi pre university of Art, Shiraz
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Painting at Shahed University, Tehran
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Master of Painting at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Master of Creativity at Neishabour School of Medical Sciences
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Master of Creativity (Unit) at Neishabour School of Medical Sciences
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Diploma in Painting at Avini Conservatory, Shiraz
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Pre-university of Art at Razi pre university of Art, Shiraz
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor of Painting at Shahed University, Tehran
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Master of Painting at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Referee, History and Culture Journal, Ferdowsi University
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Referee, Scientific Critique of Humanities Texts and Programs
January 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Healthcare, Other