Mina Nowzari is an artist working across a wide range of media including photography, mail art, and site-specific interventions. Considering the boundary between public and private is a central focus of Nowzari's work. Her exploration includes documenting the objects in people's bags to performing private sphere activities in photobooths across Florence and Berlin. As of late, Nowzari has focused on mail art as her primary medium. By questioning the notion of access in the art world and embracing the serendipity of the postal system, she creates connections that traverse distance and time.


Education



OCAD University B.F.A., Photography, 2017 – 2021


Exhibitions


2022 – Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Canada.

2021 – 80 Wine Loft, Permanent Collection, “Relationship Vérité”, Toronto, Canada.

2020 – OCAD University, Great Hall, “Lost in Translation”, Toronto, Canada.

2019 – Via Bonifacio Lupi, 14, “Scusa?”, Florence, Italy.


Residencies



2020 – OCAD University, Global Experience Project, Toronto, Canada, Johannesburg, South Africa


Media



“PIX 020: MARIETTE PATHY ALLEN” SPOTZ. 2022.

“PIX 019: ALAIN LEVITT” SPOTZ. 2022.

“Reimagining the Closet” Them. November 2020.  

Artists of DTC Downtown Camera. June 2019.

“Sam” PhotoVogue Vogue Italia. December 2018.


Honours and Awards


Honourable Mention – Photography & Digital Media, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Toronto, Canada. 2022.
Career Catalyst: Project Grants for New Generation Artists, Ontario Arts Council, Canada. 2022.

Artscape Daniels Launchpad Bursary Recipient, Toronto, Canada. 2020.

Next Wave Jump Cuts Finalist. TIFF Next Wave, Toronto, Canada. 2017.