May 11, 2015 shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york. A, shirin neshat occupies a central role in the discourse on relations between the east and the west, her photographs and videos revolve around the situation of women in societies shaped by islam, and the contradictions arising between western and oriental cultural traditions. Her artwork centers on the contrasts between islam and the west, femininity and masculinity, public life and private life, antiquity and modernity, and bridging the. Jan 31, 2012 throughout the space, dozens of iranian and arab youth with engaging, thoughtful expressions stare out from blackandwhite photographs by shirin neshat. Nov 22, 2019 shirin neshat my house is on fire, from the book of kings series, 2012.
Shirin neshat, muhammed patriots, from the book of kings series, 2012. Jun 08, 2015 in the aftermath of the sixyear effort involved in making women without men, neshat returned to monochrome portraiture. Sherief villains, from the book of kings series, 2012. Shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book of. Shu department of art student resources artist index. Her artwork centers on the contrasts between islam and the west, femininity and masculinity, public life and private life, antiquity and modernity, and bridging the spaces between these subjects. Shirin neshat, the book of kings, 2012, installation view. May 15, 2015 the book of kings photographs, for example, recall the green movement, in which dozens, if not hundreds of people were killed, many more arrested, and which took an unfathomable toll on the. Gladstone gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art with locations in new york and brussels. Im born in iran, and have been living in the united states since 1974. Similarly, book of kings brings to the foreground neshat s continued concern with the loss of traditions that fall outside the islamist endorsements of cultural production.
Shirin neshat biography childhood, life achievements. Ausstellungsansicht, shirin neshat, the book of kings, 45 bilder, 2012. Throughout most of neshats career, she has been exiled from iran, an outside observer of islamic laws. Shirin neshat kouross patriots, from the book of kings. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the arab. Courtesy of gladstone gallery, new york and brussels allegience with. But that is not the world that shirin neshat knows. See more ideas about shirin neshat, iranian art, female artists.
Iranian exile shirin neshats new exhibition expresses the. Shirin neshat was born in 1957, qazvin, iran, but she came to the united states at the age of seventeen, just a few years before the iranian revolution. Shirin neshat is an iranianborn visual artist who has made her home countrys turbulent history the subject of high art. The book of kings is a series of photographs, with farsi calligraphy and beautiful drawings from the preislamic history of persia inscribed on the developed image. The iran she knows is filled with poetry and mysticism. Shirin neshats photographs and videos address individual freedoms under attack from or repressed by social ideologies. Shirin neshats powerful photographs and video installations illuminate the gender and cultural conflicts of her native iran. Available for sale from leila heller gallery, shirin neshat, kouross patriots, from the book of kings series 2012, ink on le silver gelatin print, 152. In the women of allah series, neshat concentrated on four primary symbolic components namely, the gaze of the women, the text across the images, the veil and the weapons used. The book of kings series shirin neshat s large photo series the book of kings is inspired by the 60,000verse poem shahnameh the book of kings from the eleventh century by the persian poet ferdowsi, today still the great narrative of persian history up to the islamic conquest of persia in the seventh century. Beide themen umkreist shirin neshat mit ihrer kunst in poetischer. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the arab spring riots shirin neshats turbulent. Shirin neshat national museum of women in the arts.
She used these images to be ambiguous in a manner that would contradict the western notion of muslim women that is often. Masses, from the book of kings series, 2012, ink on le. Browse more artworks shirin neshat from leila heller gallery. The exhibit, the book of kings, was inspired by the wave of political uprisings throughout the arab world last year, and according to the gallery, explores the underlying conditions. Artist shirin neshat captures irans sharp contrasts in. Oct 21, 20 shirin neshat is an iranian artist and filmmaker.
Shirin neshat speechless, from the series women of allah, 1996 analysis. Artist shirin neshat captures irans sharp contrasts in black. Shirin neshat shu department of art student resources. Throughout the space, dozens of iranian and arab youth with engaging, thoughtful expressions stare out from blackandwhite photographs by shirin neshat. I went in october or november of 2012 with my collaborator, someone who always takes the photos for me, larry barnes. The political and religious upheaval that affected iran in 1979 is best remembered for the taking of american hostages and the deposing of the shah. Shirin neshat is perhaps the bestknown artist of the iranian diaspora following the 1979 revolution, which replaced a secular regime with an islamic republic. Oct 5, 20 shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book of kings series photo. After earning her masters in fine arts, she moved to new york and began working at storefront, a nonprofit art and. See more ideas about shirin neshat, iranian art and photography. Shirin neshat is the author of women without men 3. Internationally acclaimed artist shirin neshat takes on loaded themes in photography, film, and video works that delve into issues of gender, identity, and politics in muslim countries, and the relationship between the personal and political. This beautiful volume presents an array of neshats most compelling works and illuminates the points at which cultural and. A total of 56 black and white photographs, framed in black and unmatted, and hung in the main gallery space, the reception hallway, and a smaller side room.
Awards, silver lion venice film festival, golden lion venice biennale. These images wrest emotional, aesthetic and political freedom from the dominant patriarchal culture, whether it be the colonialist west or fundamentalist iran. Facing history presents an array of neshats most compelling works, illuminating the points at which cultural and political events have impacted her artistic practice. Facing history is the companion volume to the smithsonians hirshhorn museum exhibition of the same name. Shirin neshat speaks about her retrospective at the.
Incorporating archival material to contextualize her practice, the show confronts. Shirin neshat speechless, from the series women of allah, 1996. In the aftermath of the sixyear effort involved in making women without men, neshat returned to monochrome portraiture. Shirin neshat, speechless, 1996, gelatin silver print and ink, 167. Interviews with iranian filmmaker and artist shirin neshat. Shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist and activist. Facing history is the museums first major show of a female artist of middle eastern descent in a considerable amount of time, if ever. May 07, 2020 shirin neshat speechless, from the series women of allah, 1996 analysis.
Available for sale from leila heller gallery, shirin neshat, speechless women of allah series 1996. Born in qazvin, she left iran at the age of sixteen to study in the united states. Although based in new york, most of her inspiration comes from her native home. Shirin neshat, rebellious silence, women of allah series. Shirin neshat speechless women of allah series 1996 artsy. Shirin neshat my house is on fire, from the book of kings series, 2012. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the. Like most revolutions, however, the series of events that. Feature film based on shahrnush parsipurs novel women without men. Shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book. Shirin neshat est uen artiste femmes photographe et videaste irannienne.
Interweaving history, poetry and politics, the series is set against the backdrop of the recent arab. Shirin neshat, speechless women of allah, 1996, ink on rc print 46 34 x 33 78 in. The book of kings series by shirin neshat on artnet. In 1993, after living in the united states for almost 20 years, neshat now 58 started making photographs of women with.
Two iranian artists and the revolution the new yorker. Book of kings she consulted while working on her series of the same name. Shirin neshats mystische bilder in graz radio steiermark. Oct 2, 2016 explore megalithstudioss board photographer. As in her first series, this calligraphic foray is the link that binds neshat with her country, with tradition, with popular culture and ancient persian history. Its written all over their faces the washington post. An encounter with artist shirin neshat dw documentary. She studied painting at the university of california at berkeley. Shirin neshat is a contemporary iranian visual artist best known for her work in photography, video, and film such as her 1999 film rapture,which explore the relationship between women and the religious and cultural value systems of islam. Shirin neshat speaks about her retrospective at the hirshhorn. May 18, 2015 shirin neshat, muhammed the book of kings, 2012, ink on le gelatin silver print, 60 x 45 inches. At that time, neshat began to photograph herself wearing the chador, or veil. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Neshat s new photography series the book of kings is inspired by the 60,000verse epic poem, shahnameh book of kings, by the 11th century poet ferdowsi, which chronicled the history of iran through the 7th century islamic conquest of persia.
The gladstone gallery and the faurschou foundation in beijing, china are just some of the art spaces that have had the pleasure of exhibiting shirin neshat s the book of kings. Born in iran, neshat emigrated to the united states in 1974 at the age of 17, and today has photographs, films, and videos in museum collections across the country. Neshats the book of kings is inspired by the epic poem shahnameh the book of kings, by the 11thcentury poet ferdowsi, which chronicled iran through the 7thcentury islamic conquest of persia. The exhibition consisted of a total of 56 black and white photos framed in unmated and black frames that were hung across the two galleries. Its painful to say that, because neshats early work is so successful. Written between 977 and 1010 ad, the persian book of kings, is irans great national epic poem that preserves the legendary and historic past of iran before its islamic. May 07, 2020 the gladstone gallery and the faurschou foundation in beijing, china are just some of the art spaces that have had the pleasure of exhibiting shirin neshats the book of kings. Shirin neshat, rebellious silence, women of allah series, 1994, black and white rc print and ink, photo by cynthia preston shirin neshat courtesy barbara gladstone gallery, new york and brussels the women of allah series confronts this paradoxical reality through a haunting suite of blackandwhite images. Jun 15, 2001 shirin neshat s determination to undermine western assumptions about middle eastern women has resulted in an already substantial body of astounding and profound work. All agnes denes aida sulova ai weiwei alexis rockman.
Shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york. She used these images to be ambiguous in a manner that would contradict the western notion of muslim women that is often diminished by the veil. Iranian artist shirin neshat on art, politics and changing. May 18, 2015 shirin neshat is an iranianborn visual artist who has made her home countrys turbulent history the subject of high art. Shirin neshat speechless women of allah series 1996. This beautiful volume presents an array of neshat s most compelling works and illuminates the points at which cultural and political events have inflected her artistic practice. Shirin neshats determination to undermine western assumptions about middle eastern women has resulted in an already substantial body of astounding and profound work. Shirin neshat supports the iranian opposition, loves contradictions and sees herself as a freedom fighter who uses the weapons of art against the oppression of.
Available for sale from leila heller gallery, shirin neshat, speechless women of allah series 1996, gelatin silver print, unique, 10. Apr 01, 2018 shirin neshat supports the iranian opposition, loves contradictions and sees herself as a freedom fighter who uses the weapons of art against the oppression of islamic women. Acquisitions made in 20 include roja patriots from the series book of kings 2012 by shirin neshat. An encounter with artist shirin neshat dw documentary youtube. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Neshat, persona non grata in iran due to her art, created the photographs. Curated and organised by melissa ho and melissa chiu. View the book of kings series by shirin neshat on artnet. Speechless 1996, women without men 2004 rapture 1999. Muhammed patriots, from the book of kings series, 2012. Facing history takes a sweeping look at her output and will present her iconic blackandwhite photographic portraitswhich she discusses belowas well as her nonnarrative videos and her recent forays into cinema. This biography profiles her childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline. Shirin neshat, muhammed the book of kings, 2012, ink on le gelatin silver print, 60 x 45 inches.
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