ABOUT

​Shahriyar Farshid is a New York based composer, photographic artist, and director of Flatverse Studio. He studied piano before pursuing composition and music theory at the Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan and the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, where he developed a deep understanding of flow, rhythm, and expression—elements that now inform his photographic work.

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A primarily self-taught photographer, he refined his skills through classes on aesthetics and photography technique at the International Center of Photography in New York. His background in contemporary music influences how he perceives light, balance, and movement in photography.

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In November 2024, he founded Flatverse Studio in Brooklyn, a space dedicated to exploring light and crafting fine art portraiture. His work is particularly focused on musicians and performing artists, capturing their presence with a nuanced, expressive approach.

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Originally from Tehran, he has lived in Yerevan, Salzburg, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. He has a passion for languages and speaks Armenian, English, German, Farsi, and some Arabic. Beyond photography and music, he enjoys rollerblading and practicing Aikido, both of which deepen his appreciation for flow, balance, and movement—principles that resonate across all his creative pursuits.