TEHRAN -- The Iranian Illustrators Society has announced a series of programs for Illustration Week, including exhibitions of works by previous recipients of the Aban Award, specialized workshops and discussions on contemporary illustration.
At a press conference held at Artists’ House of Iran, Aban Award Secretary Kamal Tabatabaei and Illustration Week Secretary Atefeh Malekijo, a member of the society’s board, outlined the event’s schedule and selection procedures.
Tabatabaei said the Aban Award, established in 2016, follows a noncompetitive model in which recipients are selected through an internal decision-making process within the society. This year, the organizers decided to publicly announce the judging panel to improve transparency.
The award is presented in four categories: “Great Name,” recognizing internationally influential figures; “Familiar Name,” honoring established artists; “New Name,” highlighting emerging and innovative talent; and “Companion Name,” acknowledging individuals who have supported the society, including nonmembers.
Malekijo said the society has approximately 600 full and associate members, all of whom have been invited to participate in this year’s main exhibition. The central theme is “The Road,” intended to encourage diverse interpretations and creative approaches to illustration.
An exhibition featuring previous Aban Award recipients Farideh Shahbazi, Bahman Dadkhah and Noushin Sadeghian will also
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