Hasan Hazer Moshar

Hasan Hazer Moshar (, 1923-2015) was an Iranian self-taught artist who was called "the father of self-taught arts". He was a painter and sculptor and was active until the last days of his life.

Hazer Moshar was born in Rasht, Iran in 1923. He was introduced to the Iranian artistic community and his works were displayed in several galleries in Tehran, including Saba Art and Culture Organization, as well as XVA Gallery in Dubai.

Though he had lost one of his eyes as a soldier in World War II, he had a keen eye in depicting nature and pursued it until his death. Also, literature had a great influence on him. Hazer Moshar was highly interested in Persian literature. He knew Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, and made use of its stories as sources of inspiration. On January 5, 2015, the body of Hasan Hazer Moshar was laid to rest in The Artists Section of Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran.