Faramarz Pilaram: Pioneer of Iranian Modernism Faramarz Pilaram (persian: فرامرز پیلارام; 1937–1983, or 1982) was an iranian painter and educator. He is known for his abstract, calligraphy-based modern paintings—a distinctive contribution to Iranian art history that cemented his place as one of the founders of the Saqqakhaneh school. This movement sought to revitalize traditional Persian aesthetics through innovative visual language,…