Art that belongs.
OCD is a Dubai-based art curation and artist representation practice founded by Mandana Karimi. We connect artists, people and places through thoughtful selections, exhibitions and collaborations that bring art into everyday life.
A work of art can change the way a room feels. It can start a conversation, hold a memory or make a space feel like your own.
At OCD, we bring together art and an understanding of how people live, helping private clients and developers find work that feels personal to their spaces.
From selecting art for a private home to creating an exhibition for a developer, OCD brings a considered eye to each project. Our work spans art curation, advisory, artist representation and exhibitions, with Mandana personally guiding the conversation between artist, client and space.
About Mandana & OCDWhat We Do
Guiding the dialogue between artists, collectors, and architectural spaces.
Art Curation for Spaces
Thoughtful art selections for private residences, developer spaces and other settings, considering architecture and atmosphere.
Private Art Advisory
Personalized guidance for collectors building or expanding their collection, clarifying preferences and sourcing distinctive works.
Artist Representation
Managing and championing select artists across India and the Middle East, connecting their practice to international collectors.
Curated Exhibitions
Exhibition concepts, artist curation, and creative direction for high-impact developer and brand partnerships.
In Residence
Arada · W Residences DIFC · Dubai
Upcoming · Opens 8 Oct 2026
Art moves in.
Curated by Mandana Karimi for Arada at W Residences DIFC, In Residence places contemporary art within a lived-in setting, inviting visitors to imagine how each work could become part of their own home.
Re Delle Gandine
Argentinian artist based in Tulum, Mexico
An Exploration of Intimacy, Wonder & Changing Perspectives
Represented by Mandana Karimi through OCD for India & the Middle East
Re Delle Gandine brings a personal, instinctive language to works that invite viewers to look again. In his inverted works, the image holds two experiences: the abstract surface he creates and a second image revealed through a change in perspective. Technology becomes part of the encounter, revealing another dimension of the painting and inviting the viewer to stay curious.
How We Work
A structured, sensitive approach from first conversation to placement.
Discover
We begin with your space, interests and intentions, establishing a deep understanding of your aesthetic sensibilities.
Curate
We develop a thoughtful selection and a clear creative direction, bringing tailored options that enrich the room.
Connect
We bring clients and artists together, guiding acquisitions, catalogues, studio previews, and direct artist dialogues.
Place
We consider how the work will live within its setting and coordinate seamlessly with the relevant project partners.
Looking for art for your home, a curation for your space, or a creative collaboration?
Let's begin a conversation. We look forward to hearing about your vision.
Contact Mandana