Shamideh Art Gallery was founded in 2017 with the mission of engaging with contemporary art trends and supporting young and emerging talents in the field of visual arts, while embracing an interdisciplinary approach. Since its establishment, Shamideh Gallery has regularly hosted solo and group exhibitions, guided by several key principles: • Welcoming idea-driven and conceptual art • Placing emphasis on new media such as photography, video art, and related practices • Providing a supportive environment that encourages artists’ ongoing creativity and activity Interestingly, the name “Shamideh” carries meanings such as bewildered, ecstatic, perplexed, and lost.