Fereydoun Ave: A Life Woven Through Exile and Iranian Identity Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1945, Fereydoun Ave’s life has been a rich tapestry woven from threads of exile, artistic exploration, and a profound engagement with his cultural heritage. His early years were spent largely outside Iran, beginning with boarding school in England before pursuing studies at New York University and Arizona State University. This international upbringing, coupled with the tumultuous events unfolding in his homeland – particularly the 1979 Iranian Revolution – profoundly shaped his artistic vision and inform…