Mujtaba Mirza

The project Tell Me Your Dreams aims to document and explore the human experience of dreaming. Dreams are a ubiquitous yet mysterious part of our lives. There is still no definitive answer to why we dream and what meaning or message they may carry. Yet some remain embedded in our memory, and some float away with time. Recalling memories of dreams is, in the end, a uniquely human experience which is not only a journey for the person, but an experience we can all share. 

As an artist, my goal is to create work with a focused subject and theme, where the narrative is created by the subject. The subject of this work has evolved as I explored the idea of dreams and dreamscapes, from my own experience, as well as from some of my favorite literature. My approach is to be more conceptual, using documentary photography techniques and looking at ways in which I can incorporate different media in one space to create a unique experience.

The images and text included in this project were taken over several sessions with participants, guiding them through the process of recalling dreams. My goal was to capture the individual inward journey in their expressions and hope the viewers take that journey along with us.


Mujtaba Mirza is a documentary and street photographer from Toronto. His journey to photography began with his love for cinema and filmmaking. Learning composition and photography led him to his first projects in street photography and studio work.

His work aims to document and explore the world around us in its many complexities, stories and the diversity of our experiences. The experience of street photography helps him explore specific ideas and themes in unique ways. 

He has past experience as an assistant at TIFF shoots for The Wrap magazine in 2017 and 2018. He has been a part of Gallery 44 since 2024 and has participated in the annual member exhibition, Almanac, in 2024 and 2025.

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Contact: mujtaba.mirza@gmail.com
Website: https://mujimirza.format.com 

May 6th to May 17th, 2026
918 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Sun and Star Rooms

Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm to 5pm
Opening reception: Thursday May 7th from 6-9pm
Artist talk: Saturday, May 9th from 1-3pm