Melika Sadeghzadeh
May 24, 2026– September 20, 2026

As part of the Antechambers of Summer program—which highlights young local artists—Melika Sadeghzadeh, an Iranian artist living and working in Montpellier, will present a delicate sculptural work that evokes the violences of memory and forgetting.

Biography
Melika Sadeghzadeh is an emerging visual artist whose work explores social structures, collective narratives, and the traces these systems leave on individuals and communities. She trained at the École Supérieure des Beaux‑Arts de Montpellier (MO.CO. Esba), receiving comprehensive education in visual arts and contemporary practices. Her artistic approach is marked by a critical reflection on the world around us, expressed through a diverse range of media, materials, and formats.
Her work has been presented in several exhibition contexts, notably as part of the collective project Ghost in the Machine in Montpellier, where she exhibited pieces such as LEGO (2022), a wire sculpture integrated into a series of works exploring processes of artistic production and interpretation.
In 2025, she was awarded the MO.CO. Foundation Prize, which supports emerging artists from the École Supérieure des Beaux‑Arts de Montpellier. This award provided both financial support and a solo exhibition at the Espace Saint‑Ravy in partnership with the City of Montpellier, enhancing her visibility on the contemporary French art scene.
Through her research and works, Melika Sadeghzadeh examines individual and collective histories, memory, and social structures that shape our perceptions and behaviors, while developing a sensitive and conceptual practice firmly rooted in the issues of her time.