Majid Farahani,born in 1988, is an Iranian lens-based artist known for his compelling portraits that intricately explore the human body and its surrounding environment. His work delves into personal and shared narratives, seeking to bridge his own experiences with those of his subjects. He is also a seasoned educator, conducting numerous workshops, mentorships, and training sessions in portrait, documentary, and narrative photography.
Farahani began his artistic journey at the age of 16 when he enrolled in art school and later pursued a degree in graphic design at university. With a rich background in photography, he has contributed to numerous magazines and news agencies both in Iran and internationally. His diverse range of subjects spans documentary, narrative, portrait, and crisis photography.
2024
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“Tehran Street Photography Festival” Street Photography Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
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Photography mentorship program, Saye Sarve Azad Cultural Center, Tehran, Iran
2023
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Portrait Photography Workshop, Scientific Association of University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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Photography mentorship program, Phil Platform, Tehran, Iran
2021
- Workshop with infography.me, Tehran, Iran
- Valiasr Street Museum Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
2020
- Photography Portfolio Review Workshop, Shahriaran Institution, Tehran, Iran
- Photography instructor at Chameh College, Tehran, Iran
2019
- Mentor in NVP Images Mentorship Workshop, Tehran, Iran
- Documentary photography workshop, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
2017
- Kolga Photo Festival, Tbilisi, Georgia
2016
- "Different Faces" Street Photography Awards 2016, Top 100 Photographer, Lensculture
- "Iranian Living Room" at Fabrica Features store. Lisbon, Portugal.
- Lecturer at " Arman College", Tehran, Iran
- Instructor at "Ideal Photography School ", Tehran, Iran
2015
- Co-operating with “The Stand Global”, USA
- Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Iranian Living Room, Curated by E. Bossan, Book Rome, Italy.
- Iranian Photojournalists Association Exhibition, Iran
- "Dast Dovvom" Photo Festival, Silk Road Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2014
- "Focus Iran" Contemporary Photography And Video, LA, USA.
- "Sheed" Independent Award for Social Documentary Photography, Iran.
- "Sina" Photo Festival, Second Award, Iran.
2013
- "Iranian Living Room" at the MAXXI Museum in Rome, Italy.
- "Iranian Living Room" at Bursa Photo Festival in Bursa, Turkey.
- "Iranian Living Room" at Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche in Treviso, Italy.
- Book " Iranian Living Room ", Italy.
- One of 15 photographers under 25 in the Fabrica project, Curated by Enrico Bossan, Italy.
2012
- "Image of the Year", Iran.