“Masih Mostajeran is an Iranian-born artist based in the UAE, with a background in architecture and a deep passion for photography. He founded the architectural photography studio “Deed” twelve years ago. His works, which explore the complexities of the human-environment relationship, have been featured in curator talks and conferences such as ‘Hacking Urban Furniture’ in Berlin and ‘Re-directing East’ at Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw. He had his first solo show at Raf Projects and has participated in group exhibitions such as “Membrane” and “Flanerie” at KAAF Institute in Tehran, “Enqelab Street” at ZKU in Berlin, “Rhythm of Silence” at CLB in Berlin, and “Tasvir Archive” at Northlight Gallery in the USA.
Masih’s work delves into the intricate relationship between humans and their environments, addressing themes like war, memory, and human experience within urban landscapes. Projects such as “Encounter” and “Us” challenge the boundaries of individual and collective histories, especially in the context of war and its lasting impacts. His art is known for its ability to provoke thought and establish emotional connections with space and memory. Additionally, the prominent role of humans in his architectural photographs is evident. Currently, he is focused on his artistic and photographic projects in the UAE.
• Speaker at the 8th Annual Photo Exhibition of University of Tehran, sharing experiences on architectural photography – 2024
• Group exhibition named “Tasvir Archive” A Research Exhibition on Contemporary Iranian Image-Based Art, at Northlight Gallery in Arizona, USA – 2024
• Selection of the “Shamim Polymer Factory” photos as the Photos of the Week on the AP Almanac website – 2024
• Architizer A+Awards Winner in the Architecture + Photography & Video category – 2024
• Exterior Architecture Photography of the year in Architecture MasterPrize Award (AMP) – 2023
• Selection of the “Abrahamic Family House” photos as the Photos of the Week on the AP Almanac website – 2023
• Loop Design Awards Winner in the People Choice Award Category – 2023
• Loop Design Awards Winner in the Photography / Architecture Exteriors Category – 2023
• Architizer A+Awards Winner in the Architecture + Photography & Video category – 2023
• The best architectural photographs of World Architecture – Overall WAF delegates – 2022
• Photographic missions of three projects shortlisted in Aga Khan Award for Architecture – 2022
• To be part of ‘100 Most Inspiring Architecture Photographers’ in LOOP Design – 2022
• Shortlisted Artist for “Matbou-e-Bon-gah” Double Book fair Launch by Parviz Tanavoli – 2021
• Participation in the Bon gah Art Book fair 2020 as an Artist – 2020
• Group exhibition named “Rhythm of Silence” in CLB Gallery Berlin – 2018
• Featuring artist in “Urban Hacking Furniture” hold in ZK/U Berlin – 2017
• Group exhibition named “Membrane “in Kaaf foundation tehran – 2017
• Group exhibition named “ Flanerie“ in a series of Urban hegemony projects in Kaaf Foundation tehran – 2016
• Group exhibition named “Engelab Street “ in a series of Urban hegemony projects in ZK/U Berlin – 2015
• Cooperate with Negar Farajiani in “Tehran Monoxide Project” as the artist – 2014
• Final candidate for The 4th Sheed Award – 2013
• Solo photography exhibition in Raf Gallery, Tehran – 2013
• Featuring artist in “re-directing east project” hold in CCA Warsaw – 2013
• Participation in the 3rd and 4th group photography exhibitions of the Isfahan Photo Club – 2013 – 2012
• Selection of photos in prestigious international photography competitions such as Asahi Shimbun in Japan and Al Thani in Qatar – 2012
• Achieving 15th place globally and 1st place in Asia in the 2011 Photography Club World Cup under the supervision of the FIAP., along with 12 other photographers from the Isfahan Photo Club – 2011