Gohar Dashti

Gohar Dashti received her M.A in Photography from the Fine Art University of Tehran in 2005.

She has developed a practice concerning social issues with particular references to history and culture in modern society.

She creates artwork using different media such as photography and video.

She has participated in several art residencies and scholarships such as DAAD award, UdK Berlin, DE (2009-2011); Visiting Arts (1mile2 project), Bradford/London, UK (2009) and International Arts & Artists (Art Bridge), Washington DC, USA (2008).

She has held various exhibitions around the world, being shown in many museums, festivals and biennales.

Her works are in many collections including Victoria and Albert Museum, London (UK), Mori Art Museum, Tokyo (JP), Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston (USA), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City (USA), National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (USA) and Kadist Art Foundation, Paris (FR).