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Curated Solo and Group Exhibitions
Location: Artopol Gallery, Istanbul, Türkiye
Description: “To Become a Tree” by Farhad Abdi presents a quiet, contemplative body of work where abstract tree-like forms reflect themes of resilience, transformation, and stillness. Using minimal lines, earthy tones, and symbolic imagery, Farhad explores the emotional and physical layers of growth—both human and natural—through a deeply personal visual language.
Location: World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE
Description: At the 8th edition of VIE Fashion Week, an art section was introduced for the first time, curated by Zahra Habibizad. This new addition brought an interdisciplinary dimension to the event, featuring 16 artists whose works spanned painting, sculpture, installation, and fashion-inspired pieces.
Curated Solo and Group Exhibitions
Location: Mondoir Gallery, Downtown Dubai, UAE
Description: An exploration of the cosmic symbolism of trees as pillars of strength, resilience, and rebirth, Farhad’s “Pure” collection reimagines trees as mythical entities that embody endurance, life cycles, and the perpetual renewal of existence, rendered through vibrant colors and abstract forms.
Location: Mondoir Gallery, Downtown Dubai, UAE
Description: A group exhibition, showcasing works by Jocelyn Akwaba Matignon, Amir Soleymani, Farhad Abdi, and Elena, exploring timeless and imaginative characters that bridge myths, ancient times, contemporary perspectives, and futuristic visions.
All, Eye
Solo Exhibition of Maryam Fardinfar
Location: Mondoir Gallery, Downtown Dubai, UAE
Description: In this photorealistic exhibition, Maryam Fardinfar delves into nature’s intricate beauty, presenting meticulously detailed landscapes and portraits that challenge the boundaries of realism while inviting viewers to uncover the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Location: Mondoir Gallery, Downtown Dubai, UAE
Description: A retrospective exhibition of Ibragim Valikhodjaev, one of the most prominent and pioneering painters of Uzbekistan and Central Asia, showcasing three decades of his artistic journey through works gathered from various collectors.
Curated Exhibitions
Labyrinth
Ibragim Valikhodjaev, Handan Korkmaz and Farhad Abdi
Description: “Labyrinth” showcases works by three international artists: Ibragim Valikhodjaev from Uzbekistan, Handan Korkmaz from Turkey, and Farhad Abdi from Iran. Each artist explores life’s complexities through unique mediums. Valikhodjaev captures vibrant everyday scenes, Korkmaz delves into the psychological contrasts of human nature, and Abdi uses bold colors and symbols to reflect resilience and movement. The exhibition invites reflection on the intricate connections between emotions, existence, and the unseen.
Venue: HK Art Gallery, Istanbul
Date: August 12 - 24, 2023
Bank Pasargad
Museum of Contemporary Visual Arts
Between 2019 and 2023, contributed to the development and management of Bank Pasargad’s Modern and Contemporary Art Collection, which comprises over 600 significant works by renowned Iranian and international artists. This role involved overseeing the organization, documentation, and database creation for the collection, ensuring its systematic and accessible presentation.
Additionally, played a key role in the transformation of the collection into a private museum, facilitating its preservation and making it accessible to the public. The Bank Pasargad Art Collection has become an essential cultural resource, reflecting the growing importance of modern and contemporary Iranian art.
Tajikistan Night
ECO Cultural Institute
Description: The ECO Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Niavaran Artistic Creations Foundation and the Embassy of Tajikistan in Tehran hosted Tajikistan Night. The event featured the unveiling of the book Sattam Ulughzadeh and National Culture by Serajeddin Imamali, poetry readings by Iranian and Tajik poets, and speeches about the renowned Tajik writer Sattam Ulughzadeh (1911–1997).
Attendees also enjoyed a photo exhibition of Tajikistan’s notable figures, traditional handicrafts, and a performance of Tajik melodies by the Navaye Melal ensemble.
Date: March 3, 2019
Afghanistan
Culture, Life, Ramadan
Venue: Gallery No. 2, Niavaran Cultural Center
Description: Organized by the Niavaran Artistic Creations Foundation in collaboration with the ECO Cultural Institute, this exhibition featured 75 photographs by Afghan photographers Mohammad Mousa Akbari and his daughter, Fatemeh Akbari. The works highlighted the beauty, culture, and daily life of the Afghan people during Ramadan.
Proceeds supported underprivileged children at the Ma’refat School and funded the release of an Afghan prisoner.
Date: May 10 - 21, 2016
Curated Group Exhibitions
Seven Shades of Love
Group Painting Exhibition
This group exhibition showcased the works of participants from a watercolor workshop led by masters Mehran Yousofi and Akbar Akbari. Featured artists included Hosna Akhoundi, Mahsa Esfahani, Elaheh Amir Jalali, Setareh Parsa, Sohaila Parvish, Behnaz Pilejian, Raheleh Tavakkoli Moghaddam, Alireza Tirandaz, Farangis Jandaghi, Ameneh Haj Ali Rezaei, and many others in collaboration with Music Museum of Iran
Opening Ceremony: February 22, 2018
International Museum Day Celebration
Workshop Title: “Auditory and Visual Narratives in Museums.”
Description: Hosted by Shahr-Ava Art Gallery in collaboration with the M.A. Museum Studies Department at the University of Art and the Iranian Museum and Conservation Association. This workshop introduced visual artists and museum professionals to curatorial approaches integrating auditory and visual narratives in contemporary art. Panelists included Dr. Mohammadreza Azadehfar, Dr. Yousef Mansourzadeh, Dr. Korous Samanian, Dr. Jamal Arabzadeh, and Dr. Mahdi Keshavarz Afshar, with a special appearance by Hana Kamkar.
Date: May 18, 2018.
International Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Art
Following their participation in the Padova Art Fair (November 2017), works by 26 Iranian artists were exhibited at ShahrAva Gallery in collaboration with the Music Museum of Iran.
Duration: January 11 - 18, 2018.
Artists: Shokoofeh Abdolali, Hosna Akhoundi, Elaheh Amir Jalali, Maryam Arami, Mahan Borjian, Farahnaz Davari, Orie Dowlatabadi, Zila Abadi, Delaram Ghaemi, Vida Jilangi, Porandokht Jouyani, Niloufar Kefayati, Elham Kolashok, Vesta Kavyani, Shoaleh Khalaj, Amir Hosseini, Hiwa Moazad, Fatemeh Mousavi Roozbehani, Hananeh Nik Seerat, Zaleh Nozari, Setareh Parsa, Ninoosh Pashazadeh, Zeinab Sadeghi Kaji and others.
Managed Exhibitions and Workshop
Seven Colors of Love
Watercolor Workshop
This unique workshop combined the art of watercolor painting with the exploration of Iran’s seven musical modes (Dastgah). Led by renowned watercolor artist Mehran Yousofi, participants delved into the harmony of visual and auditory art forms.
About the Instructor: Mehran Yousofi, born in 1973 in Borujerd, was the founder of Iran’s first watercolor school. A celebrated artist with extensive experience, he had participated in numerous domestic and international festivals and had been recognized by the International Watercolor Society (IWS).
Dates: December 27-29, 2017
Symphony of Love
Calligraphy-Painting Solo Exhibition
Artist: Tahereh Allahdadian
Exhibition Details: The exhibition “Symphony of Love” featured 30 works created using mixed media on canvas. Each piece was inspired by musical compositions, incorporating elements of traditional Iranian musical instruments into the artwork.
Date: The exhibition opened on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at ShahrAva Gallery.
Padova - Italy (2017)
International Art Exhibition
Event: Modern and Contemporary Art Fair.
Dates: November 10 - 13, 2017.
Description: Among the works exhibited, “The Lullaby Dreams” by Vesta Kavyani won the Silver Award in the “Talented Young Artists” section. The participating artists included Shokoofeh Abdolali, Hosna Ahmadi Akhoondi, Elaheh Amir Jalali, Tahereh Allah Dadian, Maryam Arami, Mahan Barjian, Farahnaz Davari Dowlatabadi, Zahra Davari, Zila Ebadi, Delaram Ghaemi, Vida Jelanchi, Pourandokht Joviani, Niloufar Kafaati, Elham Kalashak, Vesta Kavyani, Sho’leh Khalaj Amirehossini, Hiva Mo’azad, Fatemeh Mousavi Rouzbahani, Hananeh Nikseyrat and others.
Art Parma
Modern and Contemporary Art Fair
Participating Artists: Abdolali, Hosna Akhoundi, Elaheh Amir Jalali, Tahereh Allahdadian, Maryam Arami, Masoumeh Esnaashari, Sara Bafti Zadeh, Mahan Borjian, Orie Dowlatabadi, Zahra Davari, Zila Abadi, Lida Falaki Moghadam, Niloufar Qalaedi, Delaram Ghaemi, Vida Jilangi, Niloufar Kefayati, Amir Hosseini, Hiwa Moazad, Fatemeh Mousavi Roozbehani, Hananeh Nik Seerat, Zaleh Nozari, Zeinab Parsa, Ninoosh Pashazadeh and others.
Exhibition Details: The exhibition featured 37 paintings by artists from ShahrAva Gallery, showcased at the Art Parma Modern and Contemporary Art Fair in Parma, Italy.
Dates: September 30 - October 1, October 6-8, 2017.
Group Painting Exhibition
Exhibition - ShahrAva Gallery
Description: The exhibition featured works created during a specialized educational workshop focusing on auditory and visual storytelling, conducted by Kooros Samanian at the Music Museum and Gallery. The workshop, using albums of “Daf and Ney” and “Daf and Rubab” by Master Behnam Kamkar, aimed to train students in extracting musical narratives and manifesting them through visual arts.
Opening Date: July 6, 2017
I Colori Della Musica
Sapienza University, Rome
Artists: La’bat Sadri, Shoaleh Khalaj, Hiwa Moazad, Zeynab Parsa, Zahra Davari, Farahnaz Davatabadi, Zaleh Nozari, Zila Abadi, Hosna Akhoundi, Vida Chabok, Maryam Arami, Hananeh Nik Seerat, Zeinosh Shahidi, Mohaddeseh Sardehghan, Shabnam Tabatabai, Delaram Ghaemi, Sara Bafti-Zadeh, Mojdeh Rabiee, Elaheh Amir Jalali
The exhibition was held at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, in collaboration with ShahrAva Gallery, showcasing 30 works by artists who participated in the gallery’s workshops. The event highlighted Iranian culture and visual storytelling through painting.
Exhibition Dates: May 25 - 27, 2017
Group Painting Exhibition
Exhibition - ShahrAva Gallery
Participating Artists: Hasna Akhondi, Maryam Arami, Nasib Elahi Mehr, Elaheh Amirjalali, Setareh Parsa, Vida Chabok, Shoaleh Khalaj, Amir Hosseini, Farahnaz Davari Dowlat Abadi, Shahrzad Davari, Mozhdeh Rabii, Elham Shafiee, Zinoush Shaheedi, Zeynab Sadeghi Kaji, Panahteh Saheb, Labeat Sadri, Samira Tayba, Avin Tehrani, Zeila Abadi, Delaram Qaemi, Niloofar Kafaiti, Elham Kalashk, Nikhin Motasham, Hiva Ma’zoon, Zaleh Nozari, Hananeh Nikserat, Nyusha Newziour
Exhibition Dates: April 20 - April 27, 2017
Exhibition Overview: This Group Painting Exhibition was a collaboration between ShahrAva Gallery and the Music Museum of Iran.
Haft-Seen of Musical Instruments
Exhibition - ShahrAva Gallery
This exhibition showcased 20 musical works related to the traditional New Year’s songs (Nowruz Khani) from various regions and cities across Iran. The exhibition was hosted at ShahrAva Gallery within the Music Museum of Iran.
“Haft-Seen of Musical Instruments” is a unique concept in which the traditional Persian New Year’s table, Haft-Seen, is represented by Iranian musical instruments such as the Santur, Sorna, Setar, Senj, Sutak, Senjak, and Soroody (a Balochistani instrument). Visitors can experience this cultural celebration through the sounds of Nowruz music, represented by 20 musical pieces displayed as panels around the gallery.
Exhibition Dates: April 2 - April 15, 2017
Techniques in Collage, Texture, and Mixed Media
Artist / Instructor: Prof. Antonio Poce
Description: ShahrAva Gallery hosted a three-day workshop by renowned Italian artist and poet Prof. Antonio Poce, focusing on mixed media, collage, and texture techniques. Prof. Poce, director of the Centre for the Arts of the Italian Peninsula in Florence, is celebrated for his use of these techniques in creating impactful artworks. His work is inspired by both visual arts and poetry, with an appreciation for Iranian poet Sohrab Sepehri.
The workshop offered students and art enthusiasts the opportunity to learn advanced techniques directly from Prof. Poce. Participants received certificates, and an exhibition of selected works from the workshop was also held.
Date: February 15 - 18, 2017
Memories of the Music of My Land
Exhibition - ShahrAva Gallery
A group exhibition of 30 paintings by students and artists from the first Music Museum workshop was held at ShahrAva Gallery on July 31. The opening ceremony, attended by cultural figures. Mr. Botz, the German Cultural Representative, expressed support for cultural exchange between Iran and Germany. The exhibition emphasized Iranian artists’ connection to their cultural identity, with works inspired by traditional Iranian music and art.
Exhibited Artists: Elaheh Amir Jalali, Saeedeh Irandoost, Setareh Parsa, Shoaleh Khalaj, Mohaddeseh Ser Dehghan, Labeat Sadri, Del Aram Qaemi, Hiwa Moazad, Zhaleh Nozari, Hananeh Nikseirat
Date: February 3-10, 2017
Managed Exhibitions and Workshop
Iranian Instruments Ethnic Memories
Description: This group exhibition at ShahrAva Gallery showcased paintings using photo-collage techniques, inspired by archival images of traditional Iranian instruments and musicians from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Developed under the mentorship of Dr. Nasser Palangi, the works blended music history and visual art, preserving cultural memories through innovative artistic methods.
Artists: Elaheh Amir Jalali, Saeedeh Irandoost, Setareh Parsa, Shoaleh Khalaj, Mohaddeseh Ser Dehghan, Labeat Sadri, Del Aram Qaemi, Hiwa Moazad, Zhaleh Nozari, Hananeh Nikseirat
Date: December 23 - 30, 2016
Melodic Paintings
Exhibition - ShahrAva Gallery
Artist: Pejman Tadayon
Description: This solo exhibition at ShahrAva Gallery, presented Melodic Paintings by Pejman Tadayon, an Iranian artist, musician, and researcher based in Italy. The unique works combined visual art and music, allowing viewers to play tunes on the canvases, which were tuned to Iranian musical modes. The exhibition showcased 29 original pieces, blending sensory experiences through an innovative approach.
Collaborators:
- Department of Cultural Affairs for Iranians Abroad
- Cultural Section, Embassy of Iran in Italy
Date: September 15 - 22, 2016
Music with an Anonymous Beginning
Artist: Sigmar Polke
Description: This exhibition, held at ShahrAva Gallery in collaboration with The Music Museum, the Cultural Section of the German Embassy, the IFA Institute, and the University of Germany, showcased the works of renowned German artist Sigmar Polke.
The opening ceremony took place on May 3, 2016, followed by a specialized workshop on May 17, 2016, conducted by Lilian Schultz, a university professor from Germany. The workshop focused on the influence of society and environment on Polke’s paintings, offering insights into the artist’s creative process and the social factors shaping his art.
Date: May 3–13, 2016
Green Practice
Moshq-e Sabz
Artist: Bijan Bijani
Description: This exhibition featured a diverse range of calligraphic styles, including Siah Mashq, Chalipa, Nasta’liq, Shekasteh Nasta’liq, and Calligraphic Painting.
In addition to his calligraphy, Bijani’s musical collaborations with renowned Iranian composers were also presented. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the second edition of his book, Nay and Ney, introduced with a preface by esteemed Iranian cultural figures and published in a premium edition.
This was the first exhibition held at ShahrAva Gallery, marking the beginning of its cultural and artistic activities.
Date: April 23 - May 7, 2016
Curated Exhibitions
Iran Energy
Museum
Location: Tehran, Iran
Description: Developed exhibitions exploring Iran’s technological and industrial heritage.
