Ghazal studied fine art many years ago, and while her practice slowed down when she became a mother, she still used her creativity in different ways.During this time, she began teaching artistic practices to children. She moved to the Netherlands from Iran as a teenager and has always wanted to create a home-like space for artists to gather. Today, she not only makes her own work, from photography, short films, and various installations, but also runs workshops and facilitates other artists to do the same, creating a space for community around shared creativity.

She joined Contact in mid-April and immediately appreciated both the variety of spaces available, the people around and her studio mates. It is a space that is inspiring for the various creative practices she is working on.

Ghazal’s current projects include a black-and-white photography series titled When the Day Dies, which captures moments from her daily life. Alongside this, she organizes cultural events and gatherings, creating opportunities for connection beyond her own practice. Her inspiration often comes from the simplicity of nature and the beauty of overlooked details, but also from the political and social realities in Iran, which will always deeply influence her work.

One of her most meaningful experiences was during her years of documentary photography, traveling through Brazil, India, Iran, and beyond.Traveling and taking photos is one of the things she loves to do most. Among her most impactful projects was photographing girls living in institutions inIran and then painting these images. For Ghazal, art is as much about documenting truth as it is about creating spaces where people can come together to share it.