Shadi Jafarabadi

ABOUT

Shadi Jafarbadi’s practice moves fluidly between traditional design languages and contemporary digital media, offering a compelling visual discourse on the complexities of identity, power, and memory. Her work interrogates socio-political frameworks, drawing connections between economic histories, feminist methodologies, and decolonial perspectives. What distinguishes her approach is not only a sharp conceptual rigor but also a visual clarity that resonates deeply with diverse audiences. In 2024, her contributions were rightfully acknowledged with a GOLDSTÜCKE award in Gelsenkirchen. At LICHTROUTEN, her installation stood out, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

EXHIBITIONS

2025 Lüdenscheid (de), LICHTROUTEN Festival of Light
2024 Gelsenkirchen (de), GOLDSTÜCKE
2023 Bremen (de), LICHTER DER CITY
2018 Hamburg (de), HOCHSCHULE FÜR ANGEWANDTE WISSENSCHAFT (HAW) Rundgang Finkenau

Formation

2022 – 2025 Bremen (DE), University of the Arts Bremen (HfK)
Integrated Design (Master of Arts)
2018 – 2022 Hamburg (de), University of Applied Sciences: Bachelor of Arts
2016 Hamburg (de), Comcave College
2006 – 2011 Esfahan (ir), Sepehr Art University: Bachelor of Arts

BIO

She lives in Hamburg (de)

LINKS

2024.goldstuecke.net/de/shadi-jafarabadi
@shad.i.j