Atefeh Majidi Nezhad (b. 1983, Isfahan, Iran) is an Iranian artist based in Dubai whose work delves into the dynamic relationship between architecture and its impact on the observer. With a Bachelor of Arts in Painting from Isfahan University of Art (2006) and a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran (2009), Majidi Nezhad has cultivated a career that bridges local roots with global reach. Her work has been featured in an array of prominent local and international exhibitions, including four solo shows and over twenty group exhibitions and art fairs. A career highlight includes winning the prestigious Lorenzo Il Magnifico second prize for her installation at the Florence Biennale XIV in 2023. In 2022, she was awarded first prize by the Khor-Art Initiative and the Culture and Media Grant in Germany, underscoring her influential presence in the art world.
Majidi Nezhad's works are also held in esteemed collections in Dubai, solidifying her international footprint. Her practice critically engages with themes of architecture, culture, and memory, inviting viewers into a reflective dialogue on how built environments shape personal and collective experiences.