About Me
Abiha is an Iranian artist (1989, Esfahan, Iran) based in Groningen. He graduated in fine art at Minerva Academy.
I perceive all things in light of materiality; be it memories, thoughts, or media. I create an illusion and question perception. I allow the object to represent itself.
Education
(2018-2022)
Bachelor in Autonomous fine art at Minerva Academy, Groningen, NL
(2012-2016)
Drawing techniques courses at Ariush Academy, Tehran, IR
(2016-2017)
Digital painting course at Invers art school, Tehran, IR
(2015-2017)
Bachelor of business management at Industrial Management Institute (IMI) of Isfahan, IR
(2013-2015)
Two years courses in graphic design at (IMI), Isfahan, IR
(2011-2012)
Drawing techniques courses at Kashaneh Honar,Isfahan, IR
(2005- 2007)
Sculpting and pottery teaching course at Golnesa, Isfahan, IR
Experience
(2017)
Advertising and branding counsellor at Harir Plast
(2017)
Advertising and branding counsellor at Rojan electronic
(2017)
Head of the design team at Negar print shop
(2016)
Ideation team at Gata consulting group
(2012-2017)
Employee at shafaie Mottahar
(2010)
Curating at Ghalam cafe gallery
(2007-2008)
Teaching pottery course for children at Golnesa
Exhibitions
(June - July 2023)
Sprouts 2023, Group exhibition at Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam, NL
(May - June 2023)
A Public Affair art week held by Young Collectors Circle, Amsterdam, NL
(March - May 2023)
No-man’s Land, Solo show at GalerieN, Nienburg, DE
(March - April 2023)
Saloon, Group show at WEP, Groningen, NL
(January - March 2023)
Solo show at Pitcairn Museum Groningen, NL
Stage number 4: Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear
(November - January 2023)
Buiten Westen#3 group show At Drawing Centre Diepenheim
(September - October 2022)
The 8th edition of Sprouts, Young talents the 'best graduates' of the Dutch art academies 2022. At SBK Amsterdam, NL
(September 2022 Group Show)
Stage number 3, Installation at Halfrond, Groningen, NL
(August - September 2022)
Selection of works by graduated students of Minerva and Frank Mohr, At Pictura Groningen, NL
(June 2022)
Graduation show (future) at Scheemda, Groningen, NL
(September 2021)
Bloom unhinged, Group exhibition in public, Noorderlicht, Groningen, NL
(March 2021)
Third year expo,Group exhibition, Frank Mohr, Groningen, NL
(March 2016)
Still Life group exhibition, Emrooz Gallery, Isfahan, IR