In Iran, he built a successful artistic career, managing his own galleries and securing commissions from both official institutions and private collectors. However, his artistic vision did not align with government expectations, and over time, increasing political pressure and censorship made it impossible for him to continue his work freely. Firm in his belief in artistic independence, Kourosh made the difficult decision to leave his country and start over in Belgium.

In Belgium, he continued to reinvent and expand his practice, adding new mediums such as illuminated mirrors (Ayneh Noori) and refining his sculptural techniques. His work has since been featured in numerous exhibitions across Europe, including in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and London.

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A multidisciplinary and deeply reflective artist, Kourosh Dolatshahi creates from a place of lived experience — migration, resilience, identity, and beauty. His work is not only a form of personal expression but a quiet act of resistance and preservation. His memoir-style publication, Narration of Love, brings together a curated selection of artworks and reflections from his artistic and personal journey.​​