Niloufar Samadi

Niloufar Samadi is an Iranian interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and performer whose work explores identity, memory, intimacy, and the body through a feminist and queer lens. Trained in theatre with a BFA in Puppet Theatre from Tehran University of Art, she initially worked in performance before expanding into film and visual arts following her immigration experience. This shift allowed her to experiment with new mediums, integrating her theatrical background with analog film and multimedia installation. Through tactile and sensory storytelling, Niloufar’s practice challenges conventional boundaries, engaging audiences in nuanced explorations of intimacy, representation, and the layered nature of personal and collective narratives.