About Tony Arefin
Lived 1962 – 2000 (aged 38). Tony Arefin was a Pakistani graphic designer and designer.
Abed "Tony" Arefin (April 23, 1962 – May 19, 2000), was an influential graphic designer who designed many fine-art catalogues in the 1990s. He was the chief art director of Frieze, the contemporary art magazine.
Early life in Pakistan and Bangladesh
Arefin was born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1962. He later moved to Dhaka, Bangladesh before immigrating with his parents to London.
Career Arefin moved to New York to work for Bomb magazine.
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Who was Tony Arefin?
Pakistani graphic designer (1962–2000)
When was Tony Arefin born?
Tony Arefin was born on 23 April 1962 in Karachi.
When did Tony Arefin die?
Tony Arefin died on 19 May 2000 in New York City.
What was Tony Arefin's occupation?
Tony Arefin was a graphic designer and designer.
What nationality was Tony Arefin?
Tony Arefin was Pakistani.
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