Born in Tehran, Iran. Bijan Masoumpanah grew up in the land of poets, scholars, art and architecture. At an early age his talent was recognized by friends and at school. At the age of twenty-seven he left Iran for England in order to develop a more diverse understanding of art. After studying art for three years in London, Bijan moved to the United States and continued his art education at Portland State University. Bijan received various awards.