Divandari studied Graphics at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Tehran University. He began his career as Graphic Designer and Cartoonist in 1975. In 1997, He directed a new International Cartoon Festival in Iran with a main theme of "man and Nature - Only one, Share & Care". Over his career, Divandari was a jury member of several cartoon exhibitions in Iran and Turkey. His works have been published in many international newspapers and magazines and have been exhibited in over than 34 countries.

Solo Exhibitions

• Kavir Gallery / Sabzevar-Iran / 1976
• Andisheh Gallery / Tehran-Iran / 21-30 Jan 1996 / 50 Works
• Abshar Art House / Sabzevar-Iran / Sep-Oct 2000 / 30 Works
• Seyhun Art Gallery / Tehran-Iran / 20-25 Apr 2002 / 30 Works
• Yasemi Gallery / Tabriz-Iran / 18-22 Oct 2002 / 40 Works
• Kolbe-ye-Javan Gallery / Ardebil-Iran / 10-18 Aug 2004 / 36 Works
• Isfahan Cartoon House / Isfahan-Iran / 29 Aug-9 Sep 2004 / 40 Works
• Sales Art Gallery / Tehran-Iran / 7-20 Jan 2005 / 28 Works
• Aban Art Gallery / Tehran-Iran / 22-27 Jan 2005 / 30 Works

About 300 Works in 9 Solo Exhibitions since 1976

Publications

Book

Title: Smile Monalisa

Drawings & Cartoons by Ali Divandari

Rozane Publications

Graphic Designer: Jamal Rahmati

270 Pages - Grayscale

First Edition: 2001