Based in Tehran, Erfan Ghiasi is a cultural practitioner, educator, translator, and curator working with various mediums including photography, installation, interventionism, and socially engaged art. Within his work, Ghiasi delves into the intersections of geography, (counter-)narratives of control, and the politics of space, all viewed through the lens of Speculative Realism. His work has been displayed in different venues including Ogden Museum in New Orleans and O gallery in Tehran. As a curator, he has organized numerous exhibitions and seminars inviting influential contemporary thinkers and artists focusing on continental philosophy and aesthetics. Ghiasi’s academic journey led him to earn a BFA in Cinema from the Art University of Tehran in 2012, followed by an MFA in Studio Art from Louisiana State University in 2019. In 2023, Ghiasi expanded his curatorial landscape by participating in the #5 Autumn School of Curating held in Cluj, Romania. Additionally, he is recognized as the co-founder and curator of both the Tehran Summit and the Tehran Biannual, showcasing his commitment to fostering contemporary artistic and philosophical discourses and cultural exchange within his community and beyond.