Behnaz Mohammad Hadi
Behnaz Mohammad Hadi, Born in 1984
Tehran - Iran
Visual Artist & Sculptor
Education
M.A. in Art Research & University Lecturer
About this artist
Behnaz Mohammadhadi, born in September 1984 (Shahrivar 1363) in Tehran, is a visual artist and sculptor. She began her artistic journey with painting at a young age but soon gravitated toward sculpture, a medium she found to be more fluid and expansive. Over the past two decades, she has participated in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions in Iran and abroad. Her work explores inner reflections and socio-cultural themes through distinct and evolving artistic phases.
Artist Statement
My art is a journey of self and collective exploration, in which each work serves as a bridge between inner life and outward society. Form is not a mere tool; it is a living apparatus for perception, memory, and consciousness, embodying the cerebral as both space and symbol.
The recurring motif of the brain in my practice stands as an iconic signature, fusion of body, psyche, and memory, inviting viewers into a private yet universal mental landscape. Appearing sometimes raw and physical, other times hidden or metaphorical, it signifies resilience, introspection, love, violence, silence, and rebirth.
Recent series “Symphony of Womanhood,” “Ragnarok,” and “Hidden Biospheres” tackle themes of feminine identity, collapse, unseen life, and internal animal instincts. Using diverse materials (from rugged to delicate), I aim to unearth humanity’s shadow sides, desire, fear, fundamental needs, love, hatred, and beauty, in resolute honesty. My work seeks to face suffering without losing sight of hope and light.
Education & Certificates
Academic Degrees
- M.A. in Art Research
- B.A. in Graphic Design, Tehran, Iran
Professional Certificates
- Sculpture under Prof. Parviz Tanavoli
- Stone Sculpture (Beautification Organization of Tehran & Arya Galleri), supervised by Luca Marvovino (Carrara School, Italy)
- Contemporary Sculpture, Flanders (Fland) Embassy in Iran
- Glass Art, Tehran University Jihad
- Interior Decoration & Faux Finish, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tehran
- MBA, Department of Commerce & Management, Tehran, Iran
- Designing & Painting, Kamalolmolk Conservatory, Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance, Tehran
Memberships
- Iranian Sculptors Society
- Institute for the Development of Visual Arts, Iran
- Canada Council for the Arts (Member)
- Artist Affairs Fund, Iran
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
- 2025 (“Hidden Biospheres”), Nian Gallery, Tehran
- 2021 (“Ragnarok”), Today’s Design gallery, Tehran
- 2016 (“Symphony of Womanhood”), Etemad Gallery, Tehran
- 2009 (“Life Cycle”), Mellat Cultural‑Recreational Center, Tehran
- 2008 (“Within”), Mellat Cultural‑Recreational Center, Tehran
- 2007 (“Birth”), Mellat Cultural‑Recreational Center, Tehran
Group Exhibitions & Events
- 2025 Tehran Sculpture Auction (Artibration Gallery)
- 2025 “Art of Iran” at Nian Gallery, Tehran
- 2024 Small Volumes, Big Ideas (Siahoun Gallery, Tehran)
- 2024 Creation (Siahoun Gallery, Tehran)
- 2023 “Exploration” (Siahoun Gallery, Tehran)
- 2023 “Beast of Threshold” (Thaleth Gallery, Tehran)
- 2023 Iranian Sculpture Year (ArtCenter, Tehran)
- 2023 Covid‑19 19th Tehran Gallery, Tehran
- 2022 3rd Annual Iran Sculptors Expo, Tehran
- 2022 “Hidden Artist Lives,” Niavaran Cultural Centre, Tehran
- 2022 “Paris Sculpture Event,” Nicholas Flamel Gallery, Paris
- 2021 Tira‑Art (ArtCenter, Tehran)
- 2021 “Representation” (Solook Gallery, Tehran)
- 2021 Sabourab Medal competition – selected (Mah‑Mehr Gallery)
- 2019 “Silver” (Jaleh Gallery, Tehran)
- 2018 “Qeble” (Apadana Gallery, Isfahan)
- 2018 “Miniature Sculptures,” Artisans Association, Tehran
- 2015 Shani Festival, Niavaran Cultural Centre, Tehran
- 2014 Bremen Figurative Museum, Germany (selected)
- 2012 “Story City,” Apadana Gallery, Isfahan
- 2012 Figurative Sculptures, House of Artists, Tehran
- 2012 “Poet’s Monument,” Shirin Gallery, Tehran
- 2011 Permanent Stone Sculpture Exhibition, Shamsabad Industrial Town
- 2010 Permanent Exhibition, Persian Room Gallery, Norway
- …and others dating back to 2001
Teaching and Workshops
- Sculpture workshops (IRAN; ongoing)
- Guest lecturer in University Fine Arts and art schools
- Instructor and curator at regional workshops
- Advocate of fear‑free, form‑driven creativity: fostering personal artistic voices
Awards & Recognition
- Chosen by art editor of VAVA magazine (Mah‑Mehr Gallery)
- Sabourab Medal Award (London)
- Winner, Stone Sculpture Competition (Carrara School, Italy – Beautification Tehran & Arya Gallery)
- First Enzeli Sand Sculpture Festival award (Mazandaran, Iran)
- Sabourab Medal (“Malad Soroush” Tehran)
- Peace Museum, Tehran, relief commission (Achaemenid style)
- Chosen “Distinguished Regional Instructor” (2009)
- Multiple press interviews, articles, and filmed features in art publications
