DEMENTIA I

2020 – Sculpture Performance – Strasbourg Coming from a country with a variable history, strongly anchored on the political and social history of Iran, my artistic approach, as much practical as theoretical, was focused on movements close to politics, the 1979 revolution, and their transformation in time.Dementia is defined as a deep, global and progressive […]
DEMENTIA II

2021 – Exposition collective – C12 Bruxelles La mémoire d’une personne, d’un espace, d’une société…Comment fonctionne-t-elle ?Pourquoi nous souvenons-nous de certaines personnes et de certains événements pour toujours, alors que nous en balayons d’autres et ce malgré leur importance.Comment l’Homme gravite-t-il autour de ces sélections internes et externes de notre mémoire ? Le projet “Démence […]
TISSER LA LUMIERE

2023 – Installation, video, performance The project “Weaving the Light” is a multidisciplinary endeavor that combines artistic installations, mosaics, tapestry, photography, and video. Inspired by a serendipitous discovery of a beautiful damaged Persian carpet, this project aims to creatively repair the carpet using mirror glassmosaics. The installation merges traditional patterns of Persian carpets with the […]
RE-ARM

2023 – Performance – Piano Fabriek – Brussels The genesis of this project emerges from a place of profound personal resonance. The Iranian revolution, a moment of upheaval and transformation, left an indelible mark on your life. This experience became a catalyst for introspection, driving you to explore ways to express your connection to the […]
THE KING OF MARTYRS

2023 – Video Performance – research day of La Cambre « Art and anthropology » – Brussels “King of Martyrs” stands as a profound exploration of the ceremonies within Iran during month of Moharram. This captivating performance brings to the forefront the intricate rituals, male- centric gestures, and the solemn practice of self-mutilation that define […]
DON’T TRY

In a momentous display at Bukowski’s final resting place, a two-minute performance titled “Don’t Try” unfolded, drawing inspiration from the eponymous title. Set to the evocative melody of Lhasa de Sela’s “Rising,” the act unraveled as a narrative of personal struggle and resilience.Amidst the ambiance, the performer’s voice intertwined with the lyrics, encapsulating the poignant essence […]
REMEMBER YOUR NAME

24.06.2023 – Performance platform festival – Lublin – Poland “The start of Kimia Nasirian’s performance was accompanied by confusion. There was nothing and no one in the place where the performance was to take place. The moment all the people lined up in the room, the artist emerged from the crowd and began to tell us […]
BODY CHAIN FOR ALL TYPES

Performance2hours 22 minutes 22 secondes 2023 – Maison des Arts – Festival Trouble #12 – Brussels Intrinsically inspired by the Muharram ceremony, the M-A Collective presents a poignant collective ritual that delves into the heart of tradition. The Mourning of Muharram, a solemn commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, resonates through centuries. […]