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Ladan Tofighi is an internationally recognized Iranian artist.

She relocated to Milan, Italy in 2012 in pursuit of a fresh perspective in which to express her artistic vision.

Her childhood playground was spent in the metropolis which is Tehran, framed by the view from her bedroom window of the dormant volcano, Damavand. With this view she was in awe of the spectacular backdrop and also had a sense of wonder at the latent yet silent power that lay within nature.

Perhaps the dormancy of the volcano, coupled with her own internal constraint, inspired Ladan to explode with inner creativity; taking advantage of each moment and using whatever medium available to express her vision and passion.

Ladan attempts to retain a childlike playfulness in her work but is still acutely aware of the powerful social, political and cultural impact that art can have in a wider societal context.


“I hope that images that I represent are a force for good and may engender change one person, one mind at a time. I always look for new ways to express myself and, hopefully, I can help to encourage others to view aspects or the world from a different perspective”




Education


BFA Graphic Design, Art and Architecture university, Tehran, 2006 
BFA Painting,Brera Academy of fine arts, Milan, 2016
MA Illustration, Istituto europeo di design (IED), Milan, 2017


Group Exhibitions


  • Sinestesie Premio, L’aquila, Italy, 2014
  • Redroom, Special Book City Milano, Milan, 2018 
  • The Holy Art Gallery, London, 2021
  • St-Art Factory, Amsterdam, 2021
  • Boomer Gallery, London, 2021
  • Cascina Martesana, Milan, 2021
  • Biblioteca Nazionale Braidene, Oggetto Libro, Milan, 2021
  • Palazzo Nicolaci, Noto, Sicily, 2022
  • Fondazione Feltrinelli, Milan, 2023
  • ADI Design Museum, Milan, 2023


Live Painting 


  • Indoor/Outdoor Live Painting

Italian Wall Design, Spazio Lambrate, Milan, 2017
 Giardino Di San Vittore, Milan, 2018
Base Milano, Milan, 2018
Gomma Festival, Rob de Matt, Milan, 2018 
Mare Culturale Urbano, Milan, 2018
Frida Isola, Milan, 2018
Garage Galassia, Milan, 2019
trAILs workshop, Valdieri, 2019
Casa Degli Artisti, 2021
MossoMilano, 2023
Gruppo Pari Opportunità, Rai di Milano, 2024
Il Festival Di Ciclo Mestruale, Milan, 2025


Professional Experiences



  • kids & adults Artistic workshop

Art Classes, Own studio, Kids & adults, Milan, 2014-Present (Eng & Ita)
Group Kids Workshop, Tibaldi Library, Milan, 2019
Art Classes, Own studio, Down Syndrome Adults & Kids, 2022- Present
Group & Private  Kids Workshop, “InQuercia” Art & culture center, Milan, 2024-2025 (Eng & Ita)


  • Poster design

“The celebration”, Turin, 2014
“Terraealtrove”, Milan, 2016
“Quranic meeting”, Milan, 2019
“Nowruz Party”, San Diego, 2020
“Ask an Iranian American”, San Diego, 2020
“KINDLE” Dance Organization, San Diego, 2021
Kroc Grad Association, San Diego, 2021

  • Music cover Artworks

“The Letter Noon” & “Shirman”, Milan, 2014_ 2022

  • Fabric painting

 “AIDAJAN” brand, Milan, 2015_2018



Grants and Awards


  • Finalist of “CODE- COmpetitions for DEsigners”, Milan, 2019
  • Winner of the ATOPOS Exhibition (2nd winner), London, 2021


Interviews & Magazine