Niusha Khanmohammadi

Niusha’s journey as a storyteller began in Sweden, where she wrote for newspapers as a music journalist. Over time, her creative pursuits expanded, bridging the worlds of art, writing, and international development. Now based in Istanbul, Niusha is a multifaceted artist who creates synergies between diverse cultures and explores the connections that shape identity. Born and raised in a small northern Swedish town by Iranian parents, Niusha’s life is defined by the interplay of contrasting cultures. This duality is at the heart of her art, where she uses ink, watercolor and photography to peel back the layers of shared arts, language, and history. Her abstract and expressive paintings often focus on movement, female contemplation, and the stories carried through body language. Niusha has showcased her art in Istanbul and contributed to development projects in nine countries, working with the United Nations, the European Union and the Swedish Administration on gender equality and cultural initiatives. These experiences have profoundly influenced her creative voice, which explores themes of identity, community, and intercultural dialogue. In spring 2025, Niusha’s debut novel, Conversations with Cities, will be published. The book imagines a traveler exchanging letters with cities personified as soulful individuals, blending poetic dialogue with her watercolor and ink illustrations. Through her art and writing, Niusha captures the emotions of movement, rootlessness, and the universal search for home, reflecting a deep connection to the ever-changing world around her.