Negin Pazande
New York,NY
Summary
Iranian Artist (b.2000) based in New York. Works across installation, industrial materials, and site-specific practices. Experienced in exhibition setup, fabrication, and gallery operations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Parsons School of Design, Office of the Dean
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Supported research initiatives and administrative projects for the MFA program and Dean’s office.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Parsons School Of Design - The New School
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted faculty with course instruction, studio preparation, and student guidance.
- Supported technical demonstrations and hands-on studio processes.
Supervisor of the Casting Department
National Gold and Jewelry Factory
Tehran, Iran
2024 - 2025
- Supervised casting processes and managed production workflows in an industrial setting.
Sculpture Instructor (Teens)
Private Workshops
Isfahan, Iran
2025 - 2025
- Designed and led sculpture workshop for teenagers (13-17)
- Taught basic techniques in clay molding, plaster casting, and mixed media.
Residency Assistant
Vayu Art Residency
Kashan, Iran
2024 - 2024
- Supported artists with research, material preparation, and production processes.
- Assisted in exhibition installation and de-installation.
Art Gallery Assistant
Sharif Art Gallery
Tehran, Iran
2023 - 2024
- Assisted with exhibition coordination, installation, and opening events.
- Provided logistical support to artists and visitors.
Artist Assistant-Sculpture Studio
Independent Studio
Tehran, Iran
2023 - 2023
- Prepared materials and assisted in sculpture fabrication, casting, and installation processes.
- Assisted in securing grants and other funding opportunities by researching available resources, helping to write proposals and submitting necessary paperwork.
Exhibition Coordinator
Tehran University of Art
Tehran, Iran
2022 - 2022
- Coordinated planning, setup, and execution of art exhibitions.
Set Design Assistant – Theater Productions
Iran Artist' House
Tehran, Iran
2021 - 2021
- Assisted in sculpture fabrication, casting, and installation.
- Supported grant research and proposal preparation.
Graphic Designer
Freelancing online
Tehran, Iran
2019 - 2021
- Designed visual materials for digital and print platforms.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
The New School
New York, NY05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Tehran University of Art
Tehran, Iran, Iran2023
Diploma of Secondary School Course Completion - Graphics
Fine Arts High School
Isfahan, Iran, Iran2018
Skills
Technical: Sculpture, Welding, Casting, Fabrication, Installation
Digital: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, ZBrush,
Research: Archival research, cataloguing
Languages: Persian (Native), English (Advanced)
Selected Exhibitions
- Solo Exhibition: “The Imagination of a Factory (Industry & Frustration)”
Sharif Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
- Solo Exhibition: “Industry; Frustration”
Maryam Art Gallery, Kashan, Iran.
- Solo Exhibition of Photography: “Unstructured”
Iran Artists' House Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
- Group Exhibition of the 3rd Annual Sateen Visual Arts
Tehran, Iran
- Group Exhibition of Photography: “Unknown Sculptures”
The Environmental Gallery of Iran Artists' House, Tehran, Iran.
- Group Exhibition of Sculpture: “Two Sculpting Units”
Iran Artists' House Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
- Vayu Art Residency in collaboration with Manouchehr Shibani Museum
Kashan, Iran,
Timeline
Research Assistant
Parsons School of Design, Office of the Dean
01.2026 - Current
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Parsons School Of Design - The New School
01.2026 - Current
Diploma of Secondary School Course Completion - Graphics
Fine Arts High School
Supervisor of the Casting Department
National Gold and Jewelry Factory
2024 - 2025
Sculpture Instructor (Teens)
Private Workshops
2025 - 2025
Residency Assistant
Vayu Art Residency
2024 - 2024
Art Gallery Assistant
Sharif Art Gallery
2023 - 2024
Artist Assistant-Sculpture Studio
Independent Studio
2023 - 2023
Exhibition Coordinator
Tehran University of Art
2022 - 2022
Set Design Assistant – Theater Productions
Iran Artist' House
2021 - 2021
Graphic Designer
Freelancing online
2019 - 2021
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
The New School
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Tehran University of Art