Armin Najib (b. Tehran, 1989)- Artist whose practice encompasses painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and art jewelry. His work primarily revolves around kinetic mechanisms and magnetic fields.
With a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Solid Design, Najib's background involves extensive study and research in various methodologies and design forms. His fascination with magnetism, ergonomic placement elements, and environmental sensing has led him to develop his own tools and instruments tailored to his concepts. Najib's childhood experiences sailing with his father, a Merchant Marine Captain, instilled in him a curiosity for exploration. He views the art world as a dynamic arena where he can pose questions, seek answers, or leave them open ended.
Recognizing the importance of knowledge transfer, Najib has mentored numerous students, apprentices, and assistants, imparting both conventional and innovative techniques. Many of his mentees have achieved grants and admissions to prestigious art universities worldwide. Najib initially began his career as an art jeweler, an experience that deepened his understanding of the concept of the 'Precious.' He then applied this insight to his sculpture and painting.
Najib describes his creative process as a form of improvisation rather than anticipation, emphasizing the role of making in developing ideas.
CV
Armin Najib
BORN
1989
Tehran, Iran
Lives and works in Dubai, UAE
EDUCATION
2012
B.A. in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Design, Azad University, Tehran, Iran
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024
“continuum”, Aisha Alabbar Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2023
“The Wall-”, The Sima Collective, Dubai, UAE
2022
“The Magnetic One”, as a finalist in “Arte Y Joya” Yearly Art Jewelry Competition, Barcelona, Spain
2014
“Behind Human, A City” series of 130 pieces, Association of Contemporary Architects, Tehran, Iran
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025
Cash Exhibition, Espase Borax Gallery, Vevey, Switzerland
The living trace jewelry Fair, Cluster-London Gallery, London, UK
2024
Editions Art & Design Fair, Aisha Alabbar Gallery, Dubai Design District, Dubai, UAE
2019
“Instability”, O Gallery, Tehran, Iran
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
2012 – Present
Founder of Najib Studio, Tehran, Iran
2023
Jury in Architecture and People Festival – Scientific and work evaluation committee, Tehran, Iran
2019
“Instability”, Publication
Public Art
2025
Enduring forms, 4th edition of Sculpture park of DIFC, Dubai, UAE