Sara Ghalandari is an Iranian visual artist born in 1987, currently based in Vienna. Holding a Diploma in Site-Specific Art from the University of Applied Arts, Sara’s practice focuses on the relationship between the human body, space, and nature. She explores themes of repetition, transformation, and interconnectedness, drawing inspiration from natural patterns.
Sara’s artistic work integrates these insights into sculptural forms that provoke reflection on the interconnectedness of life. Through her practice, she aims to foster a deeper understanding of the natural world and encourage a more conscientious approach to our environment.
EDUCATION
• Diploma in Fine Arts / Site-specific Arts, University of Applied Arts Vienna, 2017-2022
• BA in Textile Art, Tehran Art University, 2006-20110
• Diplom in Interior Design, Tehran Computer and Science College, Tehran, 2013-2014
EXHIBITIONS
• Group Exhibition, Non-decomposable, Torabi House, Rasht, Iran, 2025
• Group Exhibition, Here and Now III, Neuer Kunstverein Vienna, 2024
• Group Exhibition, What else should they be, Pamėnkalnio Gallery, lithuania, 2024
• Group Exhibition, On the New, Belvedere 21, Vienna, 2023
• Group Exhibition, Approximating, AG18 Gallery, Vienna, 2022
• Solo Exhibition, Circle as space, Angewandte kunst uni wien, Vienna, 2022
• Solo Exhibition, Circle as space, Site specific art Gallery, University of Applied Arts, Vienna,2022
• Group Exhibition of the GAL, NORM-AL, Haus Wittgenstein, Vienna, 2021
• In der Feldforschung (1), Selected Foto Wien, 2021
• The 8th Tehran National Sculpture Biennial, Tehran, Iran, 2020
• Group Exhibition, Hospitality, Hinterland Gallery, Vienna, 2020
• Group Exhibition, Gespaltene Welt - Tod und Leben, Das Praxis ---Kollektiv -/Wollzeile, Vienna, 2020
• Solo Exhibition, Installation, Porgy and Bess, Vienna, 2020
• Group Exhibition Finissage, Installation, Site-specific art Gallery, Vienna,2019
• The Essence 18 Sculpture, University of Applied Arts, Vienna, 2018
• Group Exhibition Hands-on Trans Art Department, University of Applied Arts, Vienna, 2017
• Felt Design International Exhibition of Handicraft, Tehran, Iran, 2014-2015
• Group Exhibition, Mehrin Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2013
• Solo Exhibition, Textile installation, Arte Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2012
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
•ISTA Art residency (Institute of Science and Technology Austria), Austria, Klosterneuburg, 2025
• Medium festival, 3rd person in town, Rasht, Iran, 2025
• Art of kochro, Hoorshid residency, Qeshm Island, Iran, 2025
AWARD
• Vanessa Preger McGillivray Award from the University of Applied Arts and the City of Vienna for the diploma project, 2022
• Working scholarship from the University of Applied Arts and the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, 2022