Leyla Fakhr

Born in Iran in 1979.
Works and lives in London.

Program YCI 2006 participant

Education

2005 - 2006

Goldsmiths University of London, London, UK. MA Curating.

2002 - 2003

Brighton College of Business and Travel, Brighton. E- Commerce, major in Management and Marketing.

1998 - 2001

Azad University of Tehran, South Branch, Tehran BA English Translation. Major in English & German.

Curatorial Experiences

May 2006

- Current Untitled- (Do not give your Opinion). Artist: Nazgol Ansarinia. Solo exhibition in November 2006 at 13 Vanak Street Gallery, Tehran. Exhibition highlights the writings on public walls in Tehran, which contain moral advice commissioned by governmental institutions.

Independent Curator. Currently writing a publication about the artist and her most recent work. Applied for funding through Renault-Pars.

April 2006

Celeste Prize, London. Delegated to sit on judging panel. Selected 170 shortlist artists for Celeste prize catalogue from 1000 entries. Prize awarded to promote contemporary painting from widest surveys including new media in the UK. Select Finalists: 30 artists and 30 students for Celeste Prize exhibition of May 2006. Install work in London at Old Truman Brewery.

2005 - 2006

Lobby Spaces, London. Curatorial project for office spaces in London Moorhouse. Artists include: Robin Kirsten, Richard Clements, Rodney Johnstone.

Worked in collaboration with many other curators. Selected and examined Goldsmiths University artists’ work and portfolios. Arranged transport and installation on sight.

Work Experience

2004 - 2005

Tehran Museum of contemporary Art, Tehran, Iran. Internship in International Relations Department. Liaised with Artist for Venice Biennial 2005. Translated documents, biographies and artist statements. Project management duties include: bookkeeping, interfacing with artists and curators, arranging shipment and insurance for art work.

2003 - 2004

Independent Artist Agent, Tehran and London. Selling works by various artists to collectors in Tehran and London. Artists include: Golriz Kolahi, Nazgol Ansarinia, and Nobieh Kianyfard. Networking of art community.

2002 - 2003

Shafagh Gallery. Gallery Assistant. Establishing relationships with other galleries. Building synergy between artists and gallery. Plan publications for various artists

Interview various artists for potential exhibitions. Assisting Gallery Manager to select and install artwork.

Relevant Experiences

Catalyst global, London and Rome.

Worked for project ’Paint the Picture’, as translator and team assistant. Lead team building exercises for clients. Install final work in collaboration with team. Selected and worked in collaboration with various artists for the design of events.