Bahram Hajou is a highly acclaimed German-Syrian Kurdish artist, recognized internationally for his artistic talent. Currently residing in Germany and with a studio in New York, USA, Hajou has established himself as a prominent figure in the art world.
Hajou's art delves into the exploration and depiction of relationships, both personal and interpersonal. His paintings possess a strong psychological dimension, influenced by his relentless self-analysis. Through body postures and positions, his works portray the challenges of communication and the struggle to connect and love one another. The truth conveyed in his art is raw and unvarnished, evoking immediate emotional responses from viewers.
Bahram Hajou pursued his artistic education at the Münster department of the renowned Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. After completing his studies, he became a master student of Professor Norbert Tadeusz.
While briefly teaching at the Gesamtschule Ückendorf, a comprehensive school in Gelsenkirchen, Hajou devoted himself entirely to the fine arts since the early 1990s, focusing on his artistic practice.
In 2014, Hajou received the prestigious Henri Matisse Prize from the Château Musée Grimaldi in France. This recognition catapulted him into the spotlight, attracting widespread attention, including a dedicated full-page report in the prominent French daily newspaper, Le Monde.
His work features in numerous private and public collections worldwide. Notable institutional collectors include Mathaf of Modern Art Museum in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar; ArtHall Oldenburg in Germany; Deutsche Bank in Germany; Sheikh Rashed Al Khalifa in Bahrain; Albert O'hayon in the USA; and Manfred Goubitz in Germany.
