Mohammad Rafi’ Ziaei

Mohammad Rafi’ Ziaei was a distinguished Iranian cartoonist whose career spanned over three decades in the realm of Iranian press. Originally trained as a telecommunications technician, he later devoted himself to the world of caricature, not only producing a prolific body of creative work but also contributing extensively to the theoretical discourse on cartoons and caricature. His writings and illustrations appeared widely in both Iranian and international publications, reflecting his deep engagement with the art form. As a dedicated artist and scholar, Ziaei left a lasting impact on Iranian caricature, a legacy also continued through his daughter, Laleh Ziaei, herself a noted cartoonist.