Biography

1983- 1988 Studies Painting Faculty of Fine Arts in Tehran University
1991- 1995  Studies Mphil/ Ph.D. at the University of Central England (UCE).

After his PhD study at the University of Central England (UCE)

in 1996 he focused on environmental art.

Dr. Ahmad Nadalian is a renowned Iranian contemporary artist and academic, specializing in environmental and conceptual art. He has participated in numerous international and national conferences, seminars, and exhibitions, contributing extensively to contemporary art, multimedia, and art education. His academic journey includes extensive research, publications, and lectures across multiple countries.

List of Academic and Research Articles by Ahmad Nadalian

2024: A Qualitative Study of the Role of New Arts in the Development of Local Tourism Communities (Case Study: Hormuz Island) Authors: Sara Maleki, Ahmad Nadalian, Mohsen Merathi Source: Journal of Tourism and Development, Summer 2024; No. 2

2024: Analysis of Visual Concepts of Modern Environmental Graphics (Case Study: Ahmad Nadalian’s Works) Authors: Shadi Sadat Keyvani, Parnaz Goodarzparvari, Maryam Goodarzparvari, Source: Third Conference on Islamic Culture and Art,

2023: The Role of the Audience in the Field of New Multimedia Art with Emphasis on Ahmad Nadalian’s Works

Authors: Razieh Mokhtari Dehkhordi Source: Negareh Journal, Summer 2023; No. 66

2022: The Functions of ‘Social Configuration’ as Social Art Based on Joseph Beuys’ Ideas Authors: Sara Maleki, Ahmad Nadalian, Mohsen Merathi Source: Cultural Studies and Communication, Spring 2022; No. 57

2020: The Concept of the Body in Performance Art Based on Gilles Deleuze’s Theories Authors: Pouya Pourkasmaei, Ahmad Nadalian, Mohsen Merathi Source: Fine Arts Journal – Performing Arts and Music, Vol. 25, No. 2, Summer 2020

The Nature of Space and Time in the Multimedia Works of Katie Paterson Authors: Razieh Mokhtari Dehkhordi, Ahmad Nadalian, Mohsen Merathi

More Articles and Lectures

2008: Presented paper and lecture at Eden College, South Africa
2008: Lecture at Contemporary Art Seminar, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
2008: Lecture on Contemporary Iranian Art at Megatrand University, Serbia
2008: Lecture at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Belgrade, Serbia
2007: Environmental Art Lecture, Badakhshan, Tajikistan – Environmental Art Festival
2007: Presentation on Environmental Art at Meridian International Center, Washington, USA
2007: Paper and lecture at Faculty of Art and Media, University of West England, Bristol
2007: Lecture at Shahroud Environmental Art Festival, Semnan Province, Iran
2006: Lecture at Faculty of Art, University of Zahedan, Iran
2006: Lecture at Faculty of Islamic Art, Tabriz, Iran
2006: Lecture at International Biennial in Shilpakala, Bangladesh – Presence of Women in Contemporary Iranian Art
2005: Lecture at 3rd International Biennale, Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Contemporary Iranian Art
2005: Presentation and lecture at University of Washington – Dialogue of Scientists and Artists with Nature
2004: Lecture at Aban Gallery on Video Components in Internet Networks
2004: Article on New Art: Challenges and Approaches, Film Magazine
2004: Lecture at Portals Center, Mallorca, Spain – “Virtual Interaction”
2003: Earth Art: Unity of Man and Nature
2002: Paper on Network Art, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art – New Art Exhibition Conference
2002: Paper: How Cultures Flourish, International Conference on Globalization, Helsinki, Finland
2002: Lecture: Conceptual Art from the Beginning to Today, Arasbaran Cultural Center, Iran
2002: Lecture: Safavid Art and its Reflection in Contemporary Iranian and World Art, Conceptual Art International Exhibition, Baku, Azerbaijan
2001: Paper: Conceptual Art in Iran, First Conceptual Art Exhibition, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
2001: Paper: An Inquiry into Understanding Conceptual Art, First Conceptual Art Exhibition, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
2000: Paper: Concept of Nowruz in Ancient Iran and Its Reflection in Iranian Art, English, Iranian Art Website
2000: Critical Review of the Activities of the Center for Visual Arts, Ministry of Culture, Iran
2000: Paper: Inquiry into Understanding Postmodern Art, 5th Biennale Painting, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
2000: Paper: Iranian Art in the Mirror of American Art
2000: Paper: Painting in the Islamic World, First Islamic World Painting Biennale, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
1998: Paper: Shamseh, Shahid University Scientific Journal, with Nader Darban
1998: Paper: Forgotten Values – Comparison of Ancient Iranian Painting with Contemporary Miniature, Visual Arts Quarterly, No. 1, Hozeh Honari
1999: Paper: Impact of the Islamic Revolution on Contemporary Iranian Painting, published in Tajdid Misaq, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
1998: Lecture and slide presentation: “Crisis of Modernism,” participation in panel at House of Iranian Photographers
1998: Lecture: Symbolic Concepts and Values of Iranian Folk Art, Aftab Hall, Semnan
1998: Lecture: Influence of Religions in Shaping Iranian Art, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Zahedan
1998: Lecture: Foundations of Modern Art, Faculty of Art, Zahedan
1999: Participation in Panel: Islamic Revolution in Contemporary Iranian Painting, Isfahan
1999: Paper: Global Innovations or Iranian Identity; Panel Participation: New Approaches in Contemporary Iranian Art, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
1999: Participation and Paper: Analytical Study of Contemporary Iranian Design, First International Contemporary Design Exhibition, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
1999: Paper: “The Bird of Paradise,” Shahid University Scientific Journal, Vol. 7, No. 25
1997: Paper and Lecture: Meaning of Figurative Art – Searching for Spiritual Dimensions of Iranian Painting, September, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
1997: Participation in Panel: Third Iranian-Islamic Miniature Painting Conference – Features of Contemporary Miniature Painting
1997: Accepted Paper on Mosque Architecture – Role of Islamic Jurisprudence and Mysticism in Mosque Decorations, December
1997: Lecture and Paper: The End of Modernism in the West and Analysis of Modern Iranian Art, December, coinciding with 40th Painting Biennale, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
1996: Paper: Image in Monotism Religion, 2nd Seminar on Arts and Humanities by Iranian Ph.D. Students in the UK and Ireland, Birmingham
1995: Paper: Vision of Heart or Pupil of Eye – A Study on the Origin of Perspective and its Development in Persian Mural Decoration, 1st Seminar on Arts and Humanities by Iranian Ph.D. Students in the UK and Ireland, Sheffield