Dr. Nooshin Javadi

Biography

Nooshin Hakim Javadi received her BFA in Sculpture from Tehran University in Iran and an MFA from the University of Minnesota. Her work explores the concept of freedom and the absence of everyday personal situations. She investigates the mediums of social practice, sculpture, and sound, focusing on systems that produce inequity and conflict at the intersection of oil, carbon democracy, and racial geography. Her research interests lie in utilizing connections to explore the blind spots that exist within narratives. Javadi's interdisciplinary works and performances have been featured in numerous exhibitions, including the Museum für Neue Kunst in Freiburg, Germany; Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in Wisconsin; and Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. She has received several awards and fellowships, including the Howard Foundation Fellowship at Brown University for 2024 and the Jerome Fellowship for early-career artists in 2018/19. Her notable engagements also include being a Creative Collaboration Fellow at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis and a Jerome Fellow at Franconia Sculpture Park. Her diverse body of work engages deeply with contemporary issues and community interaction.

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