#art – Hemaseh Manawi Rad

Stars Shine, Scorpions Sting (and That’s Life)

augustus 21, 2025augustus 21, 2025door Hemaseh

On Saturday, August 23, my solo exhibition Stars Shine, Scorpions Sting (and That’s Life) opens at Willem Twee. This exhibition is a celebration of vibrant colors, rich textures and stories. I’m especially excited about this show because I will be presenting two new ceramic sculptures!

My work will be displayed in the Spiegelzaal downstairs. The opening starts at 4:00 PM, and the exhibition will be on view until October 19. You can visit Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.

Please let us know if you’ll be attending via this link.

I would love for you to come and experience it in person and have a chat. Hope to see y’all there!

Willem Twee Kunstruimte
Boschdijkstraat 100
5211 VD ‘s-Hertogenbosch

Homecoming

juni 27, 2025door Hemaseh

I’m excited to invite you to ‘Homecoming’, a group exhibition curated by Alien Mag at the Van Abbemuseum. The show explores the meaning of “home”, not just as a physical place, but also as a person, a feeling, or a memory.

Through a variety of personal perspectives, the participating artists reflect on where and how they feel at home. My work is included alongside Rita Pieternella, Larissa Schepers, Miranda Gashi and Irem Pınarbaşı. Together we invite you to consider: What does home mean to you?

I hope you will visit this beautiful exhibition between 28 June and 7 December 2025!

Comes As No Surprise

mei 11, 2025mei 11, 2025door Hemaseh

I’m excited to share my new solo exhibition ‘Comes As No Surprise’ at Albert van Abbehuis in Eindhoven.

It’s turned into a vibrant and lively show, and I can’t wait for you to see it.

The opening is on May 11 at 16:00, and we’d love to welcome you with a drink! Doors will be open from 13:00.

On May 25th, we’re also hosting a relaxed craft afternoon. Feel free to bring your own creative project, or dive into the materials I’ll provide.

The exhibition is open every Thursday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00, until June 9.
You can find more information about the exhibition here.

Heard It through the Grapevine

september 11, 2024september 11, 2024door Hemaseh

This Friday, my exhibition Heard It Through the Grapevine will open to the public. It’s my debut solo exhibition at Galerie Bart.

This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of textile art and the transformative power of stories, inviting you to explore a lush, imaginative garden crafted from threads and tales.

My partner in crime VVESSEL will be performing a live set infused with Iranian influences during the opening.

The opening will be from 17:00 – 21:00 at Elandsgracht 16 in Amsterdam.
VVESSEL will be performing between 19:00 – 20:00.
the exhibition can be visited until October 19.

For more information on the artworks and events, you can click here.

Roaming Epics

mei 14, 2024door Hemaseh

Last February I had a week-long residency at the Bewaerschole in Burgh-Haamstede for the program: Nomadic living, wandering in times of overpopulation. The program asks contemporary artists to reflect on and experiment with certain social current events and urgencies.

During my residency at the Bewaerschole, I thought a lot about migration and the meaning of “home”. In the months leading up to my exhibition ‘Roaming Epics’, I created several new works in my studio. With these works I tell fictional stories about a nomadic group traveling the world. The stories are told through large banners decorated with images of good and evil. They appear to be mythical scenes passed down through generations, but many of the images can also be traced back to the here and now. A fusion of cultures and generations.

In addition to the exhibition at the Bewaerschole, a work is also on display at the Burghse Schoole in Burgh-Haamstede.

For more information on the exhibition, click here!

De Bewaerschole is open every Friday through Sunday from 14:00 – 17:00 til June 9.

Bewaerschole, Weststraat 18, Burgh-Haamstede
Burghse Schoole, Kerkstraat 3, Burgh-Haamstede

Vormvermogen

mei 14, 2024mei 14, 2024door Hemaseh

Lilian Joosen and Ad van Rosmalen are organizing a series of three exhibitions at Galerie Ecker, with artist talks on several Sundays.

The latest exhibition in the Abstracte Narratieve Vormen series is “Vormvermogen” with works by Iris Bouwmeester, Sanne Muiser, Ian Skirvin, Isamo Thissen, Cécile Verwaaijen and myself.

The exhibition is open from Friday through Sunday 13:00 – 17:00 til June 16.

I will be present on June 2nd for an artist talk along with Sanne Muiser and Iris Bouwmeester.
Hope to see you there!

Galerie Ecker, Markendaalseweg 18, 4818KC Breda

Stitched Narratives

november 24, 2023door Hemaseh

Sharing a little peek into my current exhibition!

My solo exhibition ‘Stitched Narratives’ is on view through January 14, 2024.

This show is part of the ‘Brabantse Nieuwe’ series. In which starting, promising artists from North Brabant are given a stage at Het Noordbrabants Museum. For more information on visiting the exhibition click here!

Stitched Narratives

september 17, 2023door Hemaseh

As of this weekend my solo exhibition ‘Stitched Narratives’ is on show at Het Noordbrabants Museum.

The exhibition consists of old and new works. I am extremely happy with how it turned out. I hope you all will like it too.

In Stitched Narratives, Hemaseh tells stories in her own way. Her work, executed in combinations of textiles and ceramics, can be seen as a puzzle piece connecting the West and the Middle East. With her series of tapestries, Hemaseh wants to show that language is not the only way to communicate or express your love. In a seemingly simple ritual, such as drinking tea together or peeling fruit and eating it together, two parties can find each other, even without speaking each other’s language.

“Hemaseh’s work is surprising in its use of materials and themes. Recognisable and accessible but also alienating. It is the account of a personal search for identity. Understanding one’s own self.” – Hans November, Head of collection and presentation Het Noordbrabants Museum.

I also got to give a fun short interview for the museum. You can read it here.

The exhibition can be seen until January 14, 2024.

A Public Affair

mei 28, 2023door Hemaseh

Young Collectors Circle, Oedipus Brewing and Dead Darlings present A Public Affair, an exhibition of art curated by a community of art lovers and collectors, combined with live music, talks and workshops about art and an anonymous multidisciplinary art auction by Dead Darlings. A Public Affair gives you the opportunity to get involved in the art world and tell your own story about what art means to you. This is a great opportunity to start – or expand – your own collection, or to simply be inspired by new people and artists.

My work ‘Snake Charmer’ will be part of this exhibition along with works of 27 other artists.

The exhibition A Public Affair can be visited during Amsterdam Art Week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 12pm and 6pm.
Opening Thursday (31/05) 18:00 – 21:00.
Schaafstraat 21
1021KD Amsterdam

Van Hier & Verder

september 27, 2021door Hemaseh

Kunstloc Brabant presents the exhibition Van Hier & Verder. All participants are contected to TalentHub Brabant. The exhibition in LocHal shows work that consists of various art forms; from visual arts to literature, from music to theater and from film to design.

Come and see my tapestries from September 16 till the 14th of November!

The exhibition has an extensive additional programme. For more information click here.