Hello, and welcome!

I’m Farhad Foroutanian (Rad), a visual artist inspired by love in its broadest sense.
My art is my way of sharing visions and truths, guided by my mission to Observe, Visualize, and Transmit.

In 1978, just after graduating from the School of Fine Arts, the Islamic Revolution in Iran disrupted my artistic path. Restrictive policies forced me to shift
from painting and cartooning to advertising, leaving me unfulfilled.
Seeking freedom, I moved to the Netherlands in 1986, where I gained recognition in the Dutch art scene.
Since then, I have worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for numerous publishers, including Trouw, Rotterdams Dagblad, Vrij Nederland, and many others.

A move to Italy in the 1990s brought fresh inspiration, culminating in the Best Painter award in Emilia-Romagna in 1998.
Returning to the Netherlands in 2000, I continued to expand my work in illustration and cartooning,
contributing to major publications and participating in numerous exhibition

From 2004 to 2019, I reconnected with Iran, showcasing works in Tehran, including innovative 2.5D sculptures.
Now back in the Netherlands, I continue to create and am preparing for my February 2025 exhibition in Gorinchem,
featuring a decade of abstract art—a testament to resilience and artistic evolution.

Teaching visual arts, particularly cartoon art, has always been and remains one of my core passions.
Helping individuals master the technical aspects of this medium to better convey their ideas,
experiences, and emotions has always been a priority for me.
Over the years, I have conducted numerous group workshops and private lessons, a responsibility I continue to fulfill with dedication.