The third Selections program sees Bijan Berahimi extending the curatorial work for his recent Eyes & Ears exhibitions to Mono Space, but this time turning the focus on himself and his involvement with music through design, visual language, and the making of physical artifacts. Across an arc of selected recordings, Bijan will chart a course from his Iranian-American upbringing in Los Angeles to his studies at CalArts to a professional practice that has found him in creative collaboration with the likes of Kaytranada, Aminé, Toro y Moi, and Paramore.
In 2025, the graphic designer, curator, and founder of FISK (a multi-faceted creative studio), organized Eyes & Ears: A Survey of Visuals in Music 2020-2024 at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and Eyes and Ears: Barn Radio, Werk-in-Progress at W+K Portland.
Photograph by Matthew Li
About Selections
The Selections series is equal parts DJ set and dialogue, where creative practitioners utilize the mix as a medium for sharing both their personal histories and reflections on how music culture has shaped their lives.
About Bijan Berahimi
Bijan Berahimi (he/him) is an Iranian-American graphic designer, curator, and the founder of FISK, a multi-faceted creative studio based in Portland, Oregon. He graduated with a BFA in graphic design from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in 2013.
With an emphasis on typography, image making, and design systems, Berahimi has developed identities and campaigns for the world’s leading brands and musicians. His clients include Nike, A24, Clairo, Toro y Moi, Rolling Stone, Aminé, Paramore, and Molly Baz.
In addition, his curatorial practice with FISK Gallery has brought over 30 solo shows to Portland, inviting renowned artists and designers from all over the world to showcase their work. Berahimi’s practice champions diverse, creative voices, inspiring a greater connection with local and global design communities.
Berahimi’s accomplishments include being the first designer-in-residence at the Facebook Analog Research lab in 2016. He is also the founder and publisher of JOON magazine, a publication that highlights the arts and culture scene in Portland.
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