Sara Niroobakhsh,  BIO-PKGUnit MotherKernel-07, , Stainless steel installation with iridescent electroplated/chameleon finish, internal LED system, and electrical cabling, 135 × 145 × 100 cm

Courtesy: Next Chapter by IRIS Contemporary Space, Dubai & Tehran

Next Chapter by IRIS Contemporary Space is a curatorial initiative operating between Dubai and Tehran. The platform is dedicated to cross-cultural dialogue and brings together artists from multiple generations and more than ten nationalities across the Middle East and beyond. Each edition of Next Chapter is shaped around a specific curatorial theme, encouraging multidisciplinary practices and new artistic narratives. Founded in 2021, IRIS Contemporary Space functions as a curatorial platform rather than a traditional gallery. Working across painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video art, and digital art, IRIS develops exhibitions, collaborations, and artistic exchanges that connect cultures, ideas, and audiences. Next Chapter extends this vision internationally, creating a space for experimentation, dialogue, and cross-regional perspectives