Hajar Karbalaei

I have a Bachelor's degree in Management and Financial Administration. I gained my first professional experience as an accountant in an art and culture institute, where I got to know the world of art.

During this time, I began to work more intensively with urban documentary photography, learning from a master of photography. At the same time, I completed further training in art history, art criticism, photography and research at an independent art and culture institute.

My work as assistant curator and director of Vati Artist Residency allowed me to organise various events and conceptualise exhibitions. In doing so, I gained experience in teamwork and in dealing with artists.

As a photographer, I have participated in several group exhibitions and have had the privilege of having some of my work selected for various festivals in Iran.

In Tehran, I attended a curatorial course led by Prof Dr Benjamin Meyer-Krahmer (Professor for Cultures of the Curatorial in Leipzig). In Vienna, I attended New Artist Model at MDW University.

As assistant to the curator and director at the Vayu Artist Residency, I gained valuable experience in the organisation of exhibitions and events. I am currently working on a personal photography project and an intercultural mediation project between the Two Chen Artist Residency in Iran and Austria.