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Aliaskar Abarkas is an Iranian artist based in London.

Rooted in alternative and communal art education, his practice stages choreographic encounters that move from individual elements into collective expression. Often in dialogue with historical sources, Abarkas builds collaborative frameworks that invite participants to interpret and activate inherited scores through music, exhibition, and performance making.

He is currently an associate artist at Sadler’s Wells / Rose Choreographic School (London, 2024–26) and the Lead Artist at Autograph Gallery (Acts of Solidarity, in partnership with All Changes, London, 2025–28). He holds a BA in Visual Cultures from the University of Tehran and an MA in the Theory of Contemporary Art and Politics from Goldsmiths, University of London. Previous residencies include Cubitt Gallery and the Swiss Church (London). Abarkas has also been an associate artist with Rupert (Lithuania), the Institute of Postnatural Studies (Madrid), Castro (Rome), Open School East, and Syllabus V (UK), among others.

His interventions and collaborations have been supported by institutions including the Barbican Centre, ICA, The Mosaic Rooms, TACO!, Pushkin House (London), CAPC (Bordeaux), LOCALES (Rome), and CIRCA. Upcoming projects include commissions and collaborations with Scuola Piccola Zattere (Venice), Arts Catalyst (Sheffield), the Singapore Art Museum, and LUX (London).