About Dunya Zita
Independent interdisciplinary artist
I am an interdisciplinary artist who explores the intricate facets of human perception and interaction through a documentary lens.
I'm a self taught, autonomous artist who primarily makes use of lens based media (photography and film), audio and writing. My intuition and curiosity led me to teach myself about interdisciplinary creation as a tool for exploring and philosophising about the themes I aspire to research.
The starting point of my work is usually personal and concerns different forms of connection and perception. I am guided by the belief that true insight comes from appreciating the value of each perspective and embracing the harmony found within conflicting opposites. Through my work, I aspire to weave stories within the themes connection and perception, evoking a sense of awareness and understanding, thus igniting a transformative journey for both myself and my audience.

Picture by Indy Adarkwah
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EXHIBITIONS & SCREENINGS
2024-2025
2024
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2023-2025
2023
2022
2020
MODA - Moroccan Fashion statements (project: Mejmou3en)
Centraal Museum, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Stimuleringsfonds Talents (project: Mejmou3en)
Portierslodge Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
OP& pop-up (project: Mejmou3en)
Hoog Catharijne, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Independent Fusion, (project: Mejmou3en)
OP&, Utrecht, the Netherlands
In de maak - exhibition (project: Mejmou3en)
Beton-T, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Short Film competition, nomination & screening - 'Beyond Words' (solo documentary)
Rialto for short, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Short Film competition, nomination & screening - 'Beyond Words' (solo documentary)
Shortcutz, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Documentary Short Film showcase, nomination & screening - 'Beyond Words' (solo documentary)
American Arts Centre, Casablanca, Morocco
Verankerd?! - Maritiem Museum (project: Beyond Words)
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
UIT-Feest - FOTODOK Lighthouse talents 22/23
Park Lepelenburg & UIT-Feest Festival, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Photo contest - Civil Actors in War and Peace
Bratislava, Slovakia (online exhibition).
Photography exhibition - Loyac Mob Art
Station Beirut, Lebanon.
GRANTS
2025
Gemeente Utrecht
Impuls Grant (project grant)
2025
Fentener van Vlissingen Fonds
Talent development grant
2023/24
Creative Industries Fund NL (Stimuleringsfonds)
Talent Development Grant
2023
Travel Grant (travel to Casablanca, Morocco)
K.F. Hein Fund
NOMINATIONS
2023
Dorstlessers audiovisual talent program - VPRO
Hilversum, the Netherlands
2022/23
Lighthouse talent program 22/23 - FOTODOK
Utrecht, the Netherlands
2022
Audiovisual talent development program - PlusWhat
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
JURY
2023
Jury member: Lighthouse talent selection 23/24 - FOTODOK
Utrecht, the Netherlands
Dunya is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the intricate facets of human perception and connection through a documentary lens.