Nada is an independent photographer, born and raised in Tripoli, Libya. She is currently based in New York and Tripoli, Libya. Her practice focuses on long-term stories and daily life, including social issues, migration, and the aftermath of war.
Her photographs have been featured in publications and wires such as Reuters, Getty Images, the BBC, the Washington Post, Al-Monitor, the Associated Press, and Libération, among others.
Nada is the recipient of the 2024 Aftermath Project Grant.
Education
2024 The Dart Center, "Reporting Safely in Crisis Zones," Bronx
2023 Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVI, New York
2023 Documentary Photography and Visual Journalism, International Center of Photography (ICP), New York
2022 Master's in Literature, English Poetry, Tripoli University, Libya
2010 Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, English Department, Tripoli University, Libya
Awarded Scholarships and Grants
2024 Aftermath Project Grant
2023 Selected for New York Times Portfolio Review
2023 VII Mentorship Program
2022 Selected cover artist, Women Photograph book
2022 Mary Ellen Mark Memorial Scholarship
2020 Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Grant
2020 COVID-19's Global Impact, Magnum Foundation Grant
2020 Women Photograph Virtual Workshop
2020 Women Photograph Mentorship
2019 Foundry Photojournalism Workshop, Kigali, Rwanda
2017 Visual Storytelling, RNW Media
2013 Arabic Calligraphy, Art School, Tripoli, Libya
2013 Drawing and Printmaking, Art House, Tripoli, Libya
Selected Group Exhibition
2026 (current) Home Exhibition, Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture) by Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2025 Escape from Sudan, Reporting the World of Tomorrow: Reporters Without Borders 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Rencontres d'Arles, France
2025 Unearth, Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, Qatar Museums, Doha, Qatar
2023 Lifeline, OYC Exhibition, International Center of Photography, New York
2021 Women of Libya, Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2021 Friche la Belle de Mai, Festival Les Rencontres à l'échelle, Marseille, France
2021 Photo Vogue Festival, Milan, Italy
2021 Mon Ami n'est pas d'ici, IMA-Tourcoing, France
2021 Women of Libya, Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal, Netherlands
2021 Daily Life of Tripoli, State Museum for Art and Cultural History, Oldenburg, Germany
2020 Everyday Africa Exhibition, Oldenburg, Germany
2019 Kigali Photo Centre Exhibition, Rwanda
2019 Shukran Exhibition, Milan Subway, Milan, Italy
2019 Mermaid of the Mediterranean Exhibition, Vienna, Austria
2017 Warning, Visual Art Exhibition, WaraQ Art Foundation, Libya
2016 Aura Exhibition of Visual Arts, Libya
2013 Faraway Syria, UNHCR Libya
2013 Printmaking Art, House of Culture, Tripoli, Libya\
Workshops and Talks
2025 Guest Lecturer, "The Essential Photography Class," Everyday Project
2025 Panelist, "Ask Me Anything: The Aftermath Project," with Sara Terry, VII Foundation
2023 Panelist, "New Voices," VII Foundation
2021 Panelist, Mon Ami n'est pas d'ici, Institut du Monde Arabe-Tourcoing, France
Membership and Participation
2022 Member, Selection Committee, 4th Edition UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest
2020–Present Member, African Women Photograph; Member, African Photojournalism Database (APJD)
2020 Contributor, Amplifying Student Voices, VII Academy
2020 Contributor, Everyday Africa & Everyday Middle East
2019 Participant, Visual Reality Film Technique and Production, UNSMIL Public Information Division,
Tripoli, Libya
2013 Participant, Love It, Build It Camping, supporting children of Tawergha refugees