Exhibitions
Zahra Saleki's multidisciplinary practice has been presented through installations, exhibitions, festivals, and public art projects across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Working across photography, installation, video, and performance, her projects explore migration, memory, vulnerability, and the body as a site of transformation.
Current
2026
8 Minutes
An ongoing participatory photography project unfolding across cities, beginning in Mexico City, New York, and Toronto, with future editions planned internationally.
Developing new installation and performance-based work.
Selected Exhibitions & Installations
2026
8 Minutes
Toronto, New York & Mexico City
Ongoing participatory photography project continuing to expand to future cities.
2025
Sky & Bone
Group exhibition curated by Jesse King, featuring works from the City of Toronto Art Collection alongside contemporary Canadian artists.
2024
This Storm Is You
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Recipient of the Catherine Bratty Award – Best of Art Fair.
2022
I Will Stay There, Even If in Pieces
Immersive photographic installation
Presented at the Aga Khan Museum for Nuit Blanche Toronto.
2019
This Storm Is You
Solo exhibition
Samara Gallery, Toronto
Curated by Rafi Ghanaghounian.
2019
Call My Name
Interactive installation
Wilfrid Laurier University.
2018
This Storm Is You
Interactive installation
Ontario Science Centre.
2017
Girl Talk
Installation
Art Gallery of Ontario.Site-specific installation presented at the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of International Women's Day programming.
2016
Girl Talk
Installation
Nuit Blanche Toronto.
Art Fairs
2026
The Other Art Fair
Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, Los Angeles
2026
Artist Project
Toronto
2025
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Toronto
2024
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Toronto
2023
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Toronto
Recognition
2025
Selected for Sky & Bone, curated by Jesse King, featuring works from the City of Toronto Art Collection alongside contemporary Canadian artists.
2024
Recipient of the Catherine Bratty Award – Best of Art Fair, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair.
2016
Girl Talk featured on the cover of NOW Magazine.
Selected Press & Publications
NOW Magazine,
Cover feature — Girl Talk (2016)
CBC Arts
VICE
Canadian Art
C Magazine
The Creator Class
BlogTO
Toronto Guardian
The Cord
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