Babak Borzouyeh(1969-2022)

Babak Borzouyeh was Iranian photographer and actor born on September 14th 1969, Tehran, Iran and he died on August 16, 2022 (aged 52) due to a brain disorder in Tehran. He was interested in art from childhood and, in 1979, at the age of 11, showed his commitment to acting when he played his first role alongside professionals such as Ezzatolah Entezami in a film directed by Dariush Mehrjui. As a teenager, he often took photographs with his parents and it was this that inspired his interest in photography. He continued his studies in this field at the University of Tehran, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography (1973). As his interest in theater grew, Borzouyeh attended Tehran Aazad University receiving his second BA in acting / directing in 1980. In 2015, his work was recognized by the Iranian Evaluation Committee for Artists, Writers and Poets. He is now head of the Photography Department at the University of Applied Science and Technology in Iran, and lectures a variety of courses. He is also continuing his professional career in photojournalism, commercial photography, and art photography.