Elham Etemadi
Elham Etemadi (born 1983, Tehran, Iran) is a Paris-based narrative artist known for her
intricate and storytelling-driven visual works. She holds a doctorate in visual arts from
the University of Strasbourg and has been exhibited internationally.
Bavan Gallery has represented her at major art fairs, including:
- Volta Basel (Switzerland)
- Contemporary Istanbul (Turkey)
- Asia Now (Paris, France)
- Dubai and Los Angeles (group exhibitions)
Etemadi’s practice often blends personal and cultural narratives, exploring themes of
identity, memory, and displacement through detailed compositions. Her work spans
various mediums, including painting and drawing often incorporating symbolic and
poetic elements.
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A Pathway
19 - 30 Apr 2025More than a direction or course, A Pathway symbolizes progression, transformation, and the complex web of experiences that shape both our personal narratives and our understanding of the world. The...Read more -
Tall Tales
25 Apr - 30 May 2024The Tall Tale, a form of storytelling, is a fascinating exploration of narrative through exaggeration, distortion, and imagination. Rooted in oral traditions and folklore, tall tales typically feature larger-than-life characters,...Read more -
Evocation Field
27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024ava gallery is pleased to present Evocation Field, a group exhibition curated by Ashkan Zahrae and hosted by Mey Gallery. Featuring work by a diverse set of cutting edge Iranian...Read more
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*RAK PROPERTIES
February 13, 2026* Statement Our vision flows from the deep resonance of the Sea—a timeless source of reflection, mystery, and boundless creativity. This artistic current washes into...Read more -
* Tall Tales in ArtDayMe News
April 5, 2024َAVA Gallery director of Ava Ayoubi has shown 'Tall Tale' a group exhibition with the artworks of Morteza Ahmadvand, Yasi Alipour, Maryam Amirvaghefi, Kamran Diba,...Read more
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Menart Fair 2025
From the Bāgh to the Boulevard 25 - 27 Oct 2025AVA Galleri’s presentation at Menart 2025, “From the Bāgh to the Boulevard” traces a vital trajectory in the Iranian psyche. It is a journey from...Read more -
Contemporary Istanbul 2022
17 - 22 Sep 2022Since Ava Gallery's inception in December 2019, the gallery has established itself as a contemporary art gallery for the world's emerging, Mid-career and established artists...Read more -
London Artfair 2021
20 - 31 Jan 2021Ava Gallery spent a year before its Official opening on researching and planning to find emerging artists who have a long term endeavour but yet...Read more