The Palace
The Palace is an exhibition of new works presented at MADA Gallery (12 June 2025–28 June 2025)
by Naveed Farro and Dariush Yusefzadeh.
Naveed Farro (B. 1993) is an artist and filmmaker who is currently a MFA candidate at Monash University of
Art, Design and Architecture (MADA). He works across film, sculpture, 3D media and installation to create
immersive, affective screen encounters.
The exhibition reflects Farro’s interest in accessing Iranian aesthetics and histories through new imaging
technologies, drawing on his experience as a second-generation Iranian-Australian. Through a collaboration
with Dariush Yusefzadeh, ancient artefacts near the site of Persepolis in Iran are made accessible to diverse
audiences in Narrm/Melbourne.
Dariush Yusefzadeh (b. 1979) is an archaeologist and photographer based in Tehran, Iran and Narrm
(Melbourne). He graduated from the University of Tehran with a Masters of Archaeology and documents his
fieldwork around Iran with striking black and white photography. Dariush’s work often challenges conventional notions of archaeological documentation, incorporating artistic interpretations that invite viewers to reflect on
the contemporary relevance of ancient histories.
This exhibition has been supported by Creative Victoria and Creative Australia.
Exhibition documentation by Andrew Curtis.