Nasim Yazdani
Awards & Nominations
- ‘2024: Finalist, Nasim Yazdani’, Selected Project: The Essence, Announced: March 2025. Available at: https://licc.uk/winners/
- Selected Artist, the Jackson’s Art Prize Extended Long-List. Available at: https://jacksonsart.awardsplatform.com/gallery/qdomVPbO/DmoVdeeK?search=060341f8e8661c05-1
Doncaster Open Art Exhibition 2024, Doncaster, International, England, UK (Online)
- Winner of People’s Choice Award (Best in Show) 2024. Available at: https://www.doncasterartfair.com/mental-health-exhibition-2024.
2016
Selected Artist at Peace Colour Art Fair, International, Tehran, Iran
Selected Artist at the Blue Gold open call, International, Tehran, Iran
Shortlisted and Finalist, London International Creative Competition (LICC), International, 2024 (Announced 2025)
In March 2025, ‘The Essence’ was shortlisted and named a Finalist project in the prestigious London International Creative Competition (LICC).
London International Creative Competition (LICC), ‘Finalist, Nasim Yazdani’, Selected Project: The Essence, 2024, Announced: March 2025
Established in 2006, LICC is dedicated to recognising and rewarding fresh and progressive creative talents across various disciplines, including art, architecture, and design. The London International Creative Competition (LICC) is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious global platforms, celebrating cutting-edge creativity and providing artists with significant international exposure and recognition in the competitive art world.
Nasim Yazdani’s project, The Essence, will be showcased on the LICC platform among the winners, class of 2024, permanently.
For a detailed reflection on this achievement, please visit Nasim Yazdani’s blog.
London International Creative Competition (LICC), ‘Finalist Page, LICC Website’, Selected Project: The Essence, 2024
Selected Artist, the Jackson’s Art Prize Extended Long-List, International, UK (2025)
‘The Essence 2419’ (acrylic on canvas, 42 x 59.4 cm) was selected for the Extended Longlist of Jackson’s Art Prize 2025.
Jackson’s Art Prize Extended Long-List Gallery, London, UK (Online), 2025
This prestigious international competition received 12,964 entries from 129 countries, highlighting contemporary art across various styles and mediums.
The introduction of the Extended Longlist recognised 3,168 artworks that excelled in the initial judging phase.
Jackson’s Art Prize, established in 2016, is renowned for celebrating artistic excellence and fostering creative talent worldwide.
For more information, please visit Nasim Yazdani’s blog.
Jackson’s Art Prize Extended Long-List Gallery, London, UK (Online), 2025
People’s Choice Award (Best in Show), Doncaster Open Art Exhibition, International, UK (2024)
‘Symphony of Features 2403’ (acrylic on canvas, 80×60 cm) was honoured with the People’s Choice Award (Best in Show) at the Doncaster Open Art Exhibition. This artwork depicts the interconnectedness of humanity, portraying dual representations of the human face to symbolise the dynamic relationship between individuals and global events.
‘symphony of Features 2403, Winner of the People’s Choice Award, Best in Show, Doncaster Open Exhibition, 2024
The Doncaster Open Art Exhibition is an annual international event hosted by Doncaster Art Fair, an organisation dedicated to supporting artists worldwide through online exhibitions, artist promotion, and global visibility. With themes focused on pressing social issues and artistic diversity, the fair provides artists a platform to connect with audiences across the UK, Europe, and the US.
For an in-depth reflection on this achievement, please visit Nasim Yazdani’s blog.
People’s Choice Award (Best in Show), Doncaster Open Art Exhibition 2024, Doncaster, England, UK
Peace Colour Open Call, International, Iran (2016)
‘Isn’t It Enough?’ (70×50 cm) was selected for the Peace Colour international exhibition open call at Milad Tower in Tehran in September 2016.
Curated by Pooyandegan Art Institute, the exhibition showcased 88 artworks chosen from hundreds of submissions, all promoting harmony, understanding, and unity through artistic expression.
The event attracted widespread attention, with coverage by Hamshahri Online, Mehr News, Honar Online, and Borna News. One of the most memorable moments was the participation of Gary Lewis, the UN Resident Coordinator in Iran, at the closing ceremony, which emphasised the global importance of art as a medium for promoting peace.
For a detailed reflection on this experience, please visit Nasim Yazdani’s blog.
Peace Colour Art Fair, Milad Tower, Tehran, 2016
The Blue Gold Open Call, International, Iran (2016)
‘Harvesting the Mirage’ (acrylic on canvas, 150×100 cm) was selected for the Blue Gold international exhibition open call at Etemad Gallery in Tehran from April 22 to May 10, 2016. The artwork was showcased as part of the online exhibition on Etemad Gallery’s website.
Curated by Leila Varaste and Vida Zaim, the exhibition focused on the global water crisis, reflecting on diverse artistic interpretations of this pressing issue.
The exhibited artworks were selected from among hundreds of submissions.
The event garnered significant media coverage from PanArt Magazine, Honar Online, Avam Magazine, and Gallery Online. For a more in-depth reflection on this experience, please visit Nasim Yazdani’s blog.
Harvesting the Mirage, Oil on canvas, 150 x 100 mm, Blue Gold Open Call, 2016