Alaleh Alamir
Lives and works in Cap d'Ail
B. 1959

Alaleh Alamir photographed in Monaco
Alaleh Alamir is an Iranian artist whose practice explores the ways in which knowledge, memory and cultural experience shape our understanding of the world. Drawing upon a wide range of influences, including literature, philosophy, history and science, she creates works that examine the connections between ideas, places and people. Research sits at the heart of her practice, informing a visual language that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply personal. Alamir's work is driven by curiosity. Rather than focusing on a single subject or discipline, she embraces the intersections between different forms of knowledge, allowing unexpected relationships and narratives to emerge. This interdisciplinary approach gives the work a distinctive depth, inviting viewers to engage with it slowly and discover new layers of meaning over time. Throughout her practice, questions of identity, belonging, perception and cultural memory recur. Her work explores how knowledge is transmitted, how histories are remembered and reinterpreted, and how individuals navigate increasingly complex cultural landscapes. While grounded in research, the work remains open and accessible, creating space for reflection rather than prescribing fixed conclusions. What distinguishes Alamir's practice is its balance of intellectual enquiry and visual sensitivity. The work rewards sustained engagement, revealing a thoughtful and nuanced perspective on the relationship between human experience and the wider systems of knowledge that shape it. At a time when contemporary culture often favours speed and certainty, Alamir's work celebrates curiosity, complexity and the value of asking questions. The result is a practice that continues to evolve while remaining rooted in a commitment to exploration, learning and discovery.







