ABOUT

Dr Farieda Nazier is a Johannesburg-based multimodal artist, curator, academic, and activist whose Afro-feminist practice explores the enduring legacies of colonialism and apartheid. Working across installation, performance, research, writing, and curatorial practice, she has developed a methodology she terms 'Transformative Art Practice', an approach that brings together art, pedagogy, and critical dialogue to foster individual and collective change.

Her interdisciplinary practice has led to collaborations with leading institutions including the Apartheid Museum, the Castle of Good Hope, the NIROX Foundation, and Galerie Handwerk (Germany). Recent curatorial projects include IMPACT is a verb (2025) and the Haxthäuser Hof Jewellery Symposium (2026). Recent exhibitions include participation in GROUNDED at A42 House, Johannesburg, and the Balmoral Schloss Bad Biennale in Germany.

Dr Nazier began her academic career at the University of Johannesburg in 2010. From 2017 to 2024, she served as Head of the Department of Jewellery Design and Manufacture and currently holds the position of Curator and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) Gallery. As an educator, supervisor, and Creative Research Champion, she continues to contribute to postgraduate education, professional development, and research innovation.

Alongside her artistic and academic work, Dr Nazier is an increasingly sought-after mentor and coach, working with creative practitioners, emerging leaders, and business professionals to support transformative learning, leadership development, and creative growth.