BIOGRAPHY

1963 Born 15.9.1963 in London
1969-78 Primary school
1979-81 Various occupations, apprenticeship as engine fitter
1982 Practical in the architect’s office Schnebli, Amman, Ruchat und Partner SAM, Zurich
1983-84 Studies of architecture (auditor) at the polytechnic college ETH, Zurich,
subjects: construction, architectural and visual design
1984-86 Design and construction of his own furniture collection simultaneously as utility furniture and sculptural objects. Beginning of autodidactic studies of literature,
art history, culture and world history. Extension of his craftsmanship (welding, metal processing, painting etc.)
1986 Production of furniture prototypes in his own workshop
1989 First exhibition of his paintings at the Kunstszene Zurich
1989-91 Collaboration in the studio of Vincenzo Baviera, sculptor in Zurich
2 years employment as first assistant,
Perfection of his skills in craftsmanship and artistically expression
1990-2001 Three study trip to India and Nepal
1993-94 9 months working trip to France, studio in Cannes
1995 Language stay and study trip to Granada/Andalusia (3 months)
1999-2007 Five study trip to Iran
2006 Uprighting sculpture and wall object in Japan (Tokyo and Nagoya), study trip to Kyoto and Nara
2010 Study trip to Egypt (1 month)
2011-16 Working on new structures and concepts in paintings

Jahanguir lives and works in Zurich

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