Dariush Gh Dastjerdi

Dariush Ghasemian Dastjerdi (Feb. 08, 1961), is an independent multidisciplinary thinker and artist, and the founder of Standard Humanism—a universal, human-centered framework developed to define ethical behavior, social health, and civilizational coexistence beyond religion, ideology, or political power structures.

He is also the founder of a new non-violent, health-oriented martial art style called Health and Zen Kung Fu; as a practical and physical embodiment of the individual and social principles of a standard human being.

Artistic Achievements:

As a fine artist, he is the creator of “The Reply”, a two-sided oil painting on wood based on vivid spiritual dreams involving Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The work is considered a unique contribution to contemporary Islamic visionary art and has been compared, in conceptual significance, to Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi.

Notable works: Standard Human Thought – Quran and Islam – The Reply… – Health and Zen Kung Fu – Hanging Gardens... – Solar Speaking Glasses for the Blind – ...