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I am Leila Fallah, a visual artist and researcher from Iran currently based in Hasselt, Belgium. My practice explores cultural identity through historical narratives and gender paradigms, bridging artistic expression with academic inquiry to examine memory, heritage, and the social constructs that shape us.
I work across painting, printmaking, and illustrated book arts, presenting my research and visual works in exhibitions and interdisciplinary platforms around the world. I also engage in memory-work and traditional crafts such as eco-printing and Zarin Fam pottery, weaving heritage into contemporary art practice.
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Work Experience
Academic staff (Art Faculty) at Alzahra University
January 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025Member of the academic staff; courses include drawing, painting, and printmaking.
Lecturer at Noshahr University
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025Art Faculty; courses: drawing, painting techniques.
Lecturer at Faas Azad University
January 1, 2007 - October 12, 2025Art Faculty; courses: The analysis of the west visual art.
Resident Artist at NOMAD CITY
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Ceramic insect hotel project residency.
Solo Exhibition Participant at Memory game
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Solo exhibition in Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibition Artist at The Cage
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Printmaking exhibition.
Resident Artist at Frans Masereel Center
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Print residency.
Exhibition Artist at The Outside World Inside
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Printmaking exhibition.
Solo Painter at The Viables
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Solo painting exhibition, Tehran.
Illustrator/Author at Self (Tehran-based projects)
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Illustrating and creating illustrated art books; Tehran artist book market.
Artist at Various exhibitions
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Participated in exhibitions across Iran, Cyprus, Holland, and beyond.
Academic Staff at Dr. Shariati Girls’ Technical College, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Academic staff member; teaching painting, printmaking, and related arts.
Lecturer at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Lecturer in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking.
Lecturer at Noshahr University
January 1, 2009 - October 16, 2025Lecturer in Drawing and Illustration.
Lecturer at Fasa Azad University
January 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025Lecturer in Analysis of Western Visual Art.
Founder at TOOKA Art Studio and Producer of Ceramic Products
January 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025Founder and producer of ceramic products.
Art Manager at My Hands TV Show, IRIB TV Channel 2
January 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025Art Manager for TV program.
Executive Producer at Dasthaye Man TV Show
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Executive Producer: Crafts with Waste & Recycling Materials.
Residency Artist at Frans Masereel Centrum
January 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Printmaking residency.
Intern at NOMAD CITY
January 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Ceramic Insect Hotel Project internship.
Executive Producer at Dasthaye Man TV Show
December 31, 2011 - October 16, 2025Executive producer for a TV show focused on crafts with waste and recycling materials; oversaw production workflow and collaborated with designers and artists.
Art Manager at My Hands TV Show, Channel 2, IRIB TV
December 31, 2012 - October 16, 2025Managed art direction and production patterns for a TV program; contributed visuals and art assets.
Founder at TOOKA Art Studio
December 31, 2012 - October 16, 2025Founded TOOKA Art Studio, produced ceramic products and led studio activities including exhibitions and workshops.
Researcher & Author at Encyclopedia of East Studies: Studying Eastern Traditions
December 31, 2011 - October 16, 2025Contributed research and authorship to a Folk Encyclopedia project focusing on Iranian traditions, printing techniques, plants, textiles, and mythology.
Curator at Shariati Faculty / Shariati College
December 31, 2019 - October 16, 2025Curated multiple student exhibitions and faculty exhibitions during research weeks and related events.
Curator / Exhibitions Coordinator at Shariati College / Shariati University
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025Curated fashion and Nowruz exhibitions; coordinated exhibition programs across departments.
Intern at NOMAD CITY Ceramic Insect Hotel Project
December 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Internship in a ceramic installation project as part of NOMAD CITY program.
Residency Artist at Frans Masereel Centrum Printmaking
December 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Residency in printmaking at Frans Masereel Centrum, Belgium.
Researcher at Zarin Fam pottery
December 31, 2020 - October 16, 2025Research and workshop on Zarin Fam pottery and ceramics.
Academic Staff at Dr. Shariati Girls’ Technical College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Academic staff; taught Drawing, Painting and Printmaking.
Lecturer at Alzahra University
January 1, 2008 - October 31, 2025Lecturer in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking.
Lecturer at Noshahr University
January 1, 2009 - October 31, 2025Lecturer in Drawing and Illustration.
Lecturer at Fasa Azad University
January 1, 2007 - October 31, 2025Lecturer in Analysis of Western Visual Art.
Resident Artist at Frans Masereel Centrum
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Residency in Printmaking.
Intern at NOMAD CITY Ceramic Insect Hotel Project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Internship related to ceramic insect hotel project.
Exhibition Participant at RIDS Festival
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Participation in a festival at The School, Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibition Participant at Bingo project
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Participation in a project at GYM, Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibition Participant at Excited Project
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Participation in a project at Mad gallery, Belgium.
Exhibition Participant at Declaration of Consent, Visual Expo
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Participation in Visual Expo, Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibition Participant at Unterschiedlicher Generational, Visual Expo
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Participation in Visual Expo, Munich, Germany.
Intern at NOMAD CITY Ceramic Insect Hotel Project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Internship (NOMAD CITY) in Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibition/Curatorial Role at Frans Masereel Centrum
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Residency and related printmaking activities.
Solo Painting Exhibition at The Viables
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Solo Painting Exhibition, Tehran, Iran.
Exhibition Participant at Iranian Contemporary Drawing Annual
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Participation in annual drawing exhibition.
Exhibition Participant at My Dream Exhibition
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Exhibition across Iran, Cyprus, and the Netherlands.
Festival Participant at Urban Art Festival
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Urban Art Festival for Spring and Nowruz, Tehran, Iran.
Academic Staff at Dr. Shariati Girls’ Technical College
January 1, 2008 - October 31, 2025Educating students in painting, drawing, and printmaking; developing curricula and coordinating studio programs, with emphasis on community-based art approaches.
Lecturer at Alzahra University
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Taught Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking; supervised student projects; contributed to curriculum development.
Lecturer at Noshahr University
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009Lecturer in Drawing and Illustration.
Lecturer at Fasa Azad University
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Lecturer, Analysis of Western Visual Art.
Independent Artist at Self-Employed / Independent Practice
January 1, 2008 - October 31, 20258 solo exhibitions and participation in multiple international art festivals; development of community-based workshops.
Resident Artist at Frans Masereel Centrum
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Printmaking residency focusing on experimental print techniques and international exchange.
Intern at NOMAD CITY Ceramic Insect Hotel Project
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Internship supporting interdisciplinary art workshops and ceramic-insect hotel project development.
Researcher / Workshop Facilitator at Zarin Fam Pottery Project
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Conducted research and facilitated workshops on traditional pottery techniques and materials.
Curator at Shariati Faculty art professors’ expo during Research Week
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Curated faculty show during Research Week, coordinating artists and installations.
Curator at Nowruz Exhibition
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018Curated Nowruz Exhibition at Shariati College.
Mural Artist at Various Urban Arts Festivals (Tehran)
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018Mural painting and public art projects as part of city-wide arts initiatives.
Art Instructor at Shariati Technical College
January 1, 2010 - PresentTaught Introduction to Art History
Lecturer at Alzahra University
January 1, 2015 - PresentLectures including comparative study on Persian Textiles in the Ilkhanid Era
Art Instructor at Noshahr University
January 1, 2009 - PresentDrawing and painting techniques
Executive Producer at My Hands TV Show
January 1, 2011 - PresentExecutive producer and designer of items using waste and recycling materials
Art Manager at My Hands TV Show (IRIB Channel 2)
January 1, 2012 - PresentArt direction and management for the TV program
Curator at Shariati College
January 1, 2021 - PresentCurator of specialized educational-artistic seminars and exhibitions during Visual Arts Week
Curator at Shariati College
January 1, 2021 - PresentCurator of nature exhibition and workshop in the faculty
Curator at Shariati University – Atlas of Art Exhibition
January 1, 2018 - PresentCurator of the Nowruz exhibition and Atlas of Art (Shariati University art department professors)
Artist at Salam Gallery
January 1, 2020 - PresentSolo painting on fabric and silkscreen printing with theme of women society
Artist at HOOM Gallery
January 1, 2017 - PresentSolo exhibition of paintings and hand prints with the theme (woman, tradition, freedom)
Artist at Emarat Robero Gallery
January 1, 2019 - PresentSolo exhibition of painting on fabric and silk with theme of women society
Installation Artist at ICCNC Gallery, USA
January 1, 2016 - PresentRite of Passage installation
Exhibiting Artist at Museum of Romania
January 1, 2016 - PresentExhibition in Museum of Romania
Mural Artist at Tehran Urban Arts Festivals (Baharestan / Tehran Shahr)
January 1, 2016 - PresentMural painting performances in Tehran urban arts festivals
Art Studio Founder at TOOKA Art Studio
January 1, 2012 - PresentEstablishment of TOOKA art studio and production of ceramic products
Resident Artist at NOMAD CITY
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Residence focusing on a ceramic insect hotel project within the Nomad City initiative in Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibiting Artist at Memory Game
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Solo exhibition in Hasselt, Belgium.
Artist at The Cage (Printmaking Exhibition)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Printmaking exhibition in Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibiting Artist at The Outside World Inside (Printmaking Exhibition)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Printmaking exhibition in Hasselt, Belgium.
Exhibiting Artist at The Viables
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Solo painting exhibition in Tehran, Iran.
Illustrator/Artist at Tehran Artist Book Market
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Illustrated and created 5 illustrated art books; participated in Tehran artist book market exhibitions.
Artist at ICCNC Gallery (Rite of Passage)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Participation in the 'Rite of Passage' installation/exhibition.
Education
MA in Printmaking at PXL-MAD School of Art, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024M.A. in Painting at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Bachelor's degree at Zahedan University, Zahedan, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Master of Arts (M.A.) in Printmaking at PXL-MAD School of Arts, Hasselt, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Master of Arts (M.A.) in Painting at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Zahedan University, Zahedan, Iran
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Master of Arts (M.A.) in Printmaking at PXL-MAD School of Arts
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025Master of Arts (M.A.) in Painting at Alzahra University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Zahedan University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Master of Arts (M.A.) in Printmaking at PXL-MAD School of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Master of Arts (M.A.) in Painting at Alzahra University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Zahedan University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Master of Arts (M.A.) in Printmaking at PXL -MAD School of Arts, Belgium
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Master of Arts (M.A.) in Painting at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Zahedan University, Zahedan, Iran
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007M.A. in Painting at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011B.A. in Painting at Zahedan University, Zahedan, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006MA in Printmaking at PXL_MAD School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024M.A. in Painting at Alzahra University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011BA in Painting at Zahedan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Member of Iranian Association for Visual Art
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Member of Research Centre for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Volunteer teaching of painting and pottery to working children and street children
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Member, Iranian Association for Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Volunteer Educator in Painting and Pottery
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Research Associate, Research Centre for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Research Associate, Research Centre for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Volunteer Educator in Painting and Pottery
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Award Winner, Young Painting Festival
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Best Emerging Talent, Alzahra University
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Award Winner, Young Painting Festival
January 1, 2008 - October 31, 2025Honored as Best Emerging Talent, Alzahra University
January 1, 2009 - October 31, 2025Member, Iranian Association for Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025Research Associate, Research Centre for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025Member of Iranian Association for Visual Art
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Member of Research Centre for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Appreciated in Young Painting festival
January 1, 2008 - March 23, 2026Best talent in Alzahra University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Best student
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Best Talent, Alzahra University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Talent student selected
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Manufacturing
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