Shirin neshat speaks about her retrospective at the hirshhorn in. Browse more artworks shirin neshat from leila heller gallery. Iranian exile shirin neshats new exhibition expresses the. She grew up in a westernized, upper middle class family in iran and attended college in the u.
Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. In her upcoming project, neshat will present a new series of photographs and a. Shirin neshat is recognized as the most prominent artist of the iranian diaspora. Shirin neshat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics.
Shirin neshat, muhammed the book of kings, 2012, ink on le gelatin silver print, 60 x 45 inches. 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. 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. Facing history is the museums first major show of a female artist of. See more ideas about shirin neshat, photography and artist.
View the book of kings series by shirin neshat on artnet. But that is not the world that shirin neshat knows. Shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york. Shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist who was born in qazvin, iran, educated in berkeley, california and is currently based in new york. On guard 1998 national museum of women in the arts. Facing history presents an array of neshats most compelling works, illuminating the points at which cultural and political events have impacted her artistic practice. In her mesmerizing films and photographs, shirin neshat iranianamerican, b. The film, fervor, along with its series of photographs, was presented at galleri faurschou in copenhagen in 2001. Jan 31, 2012 throughout the space, dozens of iranian and arab youth with engaging, thoughtful expressions stare out from blackandwhite photographs by shirin neshat. 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.
Shirin neshat on directing looking for oum kulthum and making art in exile duration. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shirin neshat books online. Her personal experiences as a muslim woman in exile have informed her practice in which she employs photography, video installation, cinema and performance to explore political structures that have. Shirin neshat speakers bureau and booking agent info. 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. Shirin neshat at the hirshhorn museum in washington, d. Facing history hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden, washington, dc shirin neshat the home of my eyes yarat, baku shirin neshat soliliquy kitchenerwaterloo art gallery, kitchener, on. Apr 29, 2020 shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist who lives in new york city.
Facing history is the museums first major show of a female artist of middle eastern descent in a considerable amount of time. She is known primarily for her work in film, video and photography. In her fifth solo exhibit at new yorks gladstone gallery, artist shirin neshat sets up her first ever photo installation. May 11, 2015 shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york. Shirin neshat in washington and baku financial times. An added layer of meaning is provided by verses, poems andfor the first timeimages of. Panteha masses, from the book of kings series, 2012 ink on le silver gelatin print work. Facing history reorient middle eastern arts and culture. 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. In shirin neshats photographs, persian calligraphic script is transcribed over black and white depictions of the exposed faces, hands, and feet of iranian women. Facing history, hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden, washington, d. Shirin neshat generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other.
Neshats recent photographic series include the book of kings 2012, our house is on fire 20, and the home of my eyes 2015. Shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist who was born in qazvin, iran. The book of kings, faurschou foundation, beijing shirin neshat, detroit institute of arts, detroit, michigan. In the aftermath of the sixyear effort involved in making women without men, neshat returned to monochrome portraiture. The korean war memorial is not far and the washington monument is right there. In 2009, neshat directed her first featurelength film, women without men, which received the silver lion award for best director in the 66th venice international film festival. Book of kings she consulted while working on her series of the same name. Shirin neshats 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. Neshat references a range of historic and contemporary metaphors. Since 911, neshat has embraced her role as a political artist, evident in the newer photographic series in facing history. She obtained her ba, ma, and mfa at uc berkeley and moved to new york city in 1983. Her two photographic series, women of allah 199397 and the book of kings 2012, are both reactions to the sociopolitical events and the change of female identity in iran. Shirin neshat born 1957 qazvin, iran lives and works in new york download biography.
Facing history is on view at the smithsonians hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden in washington, d. A captivating survey of works by iranian artist shirin neshat. Its written all over their faces the washington post. Shirin neshats rapture is an allegorical investigation into islamic laws effects on gender politics and daily life. Shirin neshat, ghada, 20, digital cprint and ink, 62 18 x 40 14. Facing history presents an array of neshats most compelling works, illuminating the points at which cultural and political events have impacted. An added layer of meaning is provided by verses, poems andfor the first timeimages of battle, inscribed upon their faces and bodies. Shirin neshat untitled zarin series, 2005 phillips.
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. Jan 14, 2018 shirin neshat shirin on shirin duration. Hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden 2015 in her mesmerizing films and photographs, shirin neshat iranianamerican, b. Facing history at the hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden, 2015. Interviews with iranian filmmaker and artist shirin neshat. Feminist film and video, hirshhorn museum, washington dc truth.
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 national museum of women in the arts. Facing history presents an array of neshat s most compelling works, illuminating the points at which cultural and political events have impacted her artistic practice. Shirin neshats powerful photographs and video installations illuminate the gender and cultural conflicts of her. Throughout the space, dozens of iranian and arab youth with engaging, thoughtful expressions stare out from blackandwhite photographs by shirin neshat. Larry barns shirin neshatcourtesy gladstone gallery, new york and brussels born in iran in 1957, neshat was sent to the united states in 1975, at the age of 17, to attend school. These works were, once again, exhibited as a solo exhibition, shirin neshat. At the age of seventeen, she relocated to the united states to complete her education. 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 beautiful volume presents an array of neshats most compelling works and illuminates the points at which cultural and. Oct 21, 20 shirin neshat is an iranian artist and filmmaker. The book of kings, which was about the green revolution and the. Shirin neshat was born to a wealthy family from qazvin, a small city two hours from tehran, in 1957. In 2009, neshat made her first feature film titled woman without men, and was awarded with silver lion prize for best director at the 66th venice international film festival.
Shirin neshat poses at the dirimart gallery during the presentation of the book of kings series in istanbul in 20 getty. Facing history at the smithsonian hirschhorn museum by deborah sokolove deborah sokolove is the director of the henry luce iii center for the arts and religion at wesley theological seminary, where she is also professor of art and worship. Qazvin, 1957 examines the nuances of power and identity in the islamic worldparticularly in her native country of iran, where she lived until 1975. Shirin neshat, nida patriots, 2012, ink on le silver gelatin print, 60 x 45.
This was followed by the film series, women without men, in beijing in 20082009. Incorporating archival material to contextualize her practice, the show confronts. May 15, 2015 its written all over their faces by philip. Jun 08, 2015 financial times london april 24, 2015 4. The name of the show comes from the ancient book of shahnameh the.
Shirin neshat kouross patriots, from the book of kings. Shirin neshat is an artist, whose works have played an length role in faurschou foundations exhibition history. Facing history contextualizes the artists work around the 1953 ouster of prime minister mohammad mosaddeq, the 1979 revolution that brought ayatollah khomeini to power and. 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. One depicts a group of men dressed in western suits and the. The iran she knows is filled with poetry and mysticism. May 19, 2020 shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist who lives in new york city. Shirin neshat, rapture, 1999, twochannel videoaudio installation, 16mm film transferred to video, the broad art foundation. Shirin neshat ghada mourners from the book of kings series 20 shirin. May 22, 2015 since 911, neshat has embraced her role as a political artist, evident in the newer photographic series in facing history. Shirin neshats powerful photographs and video installations illuminate the gender and cultural conflicts of her native iran. For me, it all began when i first heard about shirin neshats powerful solo exhibition, here in copenhagen, held at kunstforeningen gammel strand in 1996.
In her video works, swarms of women in black hijabs ululate, a man in a white dress shirt and black pants sings to an allmale audience. It is the first exhibition to place neshats work in the. Shirin neshats large photo series the book of kings is inspired by the 60,000 verse poem shahnameh the book of kings from the eleventh century by the. Neshats current photo series include the book of kings 2012, our house is on fire. Shirin neshat nida patriots, from the book of kings series, from ara. Shirin neshat the book of kings galleri faurschou beijing, beijing shirin neshat the detroit institute of arts, detroit, mi.
The book of kings series by shirin neshat on artnet. Shirin neshat speaks about her retrospective at the hirshhorn. The installation features two blackandwhite projections. The exhibition, she explains in an interview with voa persian tvs behnam nateghi, is about power and peoples relationship to power, which she sees as. Shirin neshats iran melissa ho i am still waiting for an apocalyptic angel with a key to this abyss steven henry madoff poetic history. Untitled zarin series 2005 chromogenic print, flushmounted. 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 photographs and video installations explore the cultural issues that shape her native iran, with particular emphasis on the experience of women.
The online edition of artforum international magazine. Neshats current photo series include the book of kings 2012, our house is on fire 20, the home of my eyes 2015 and dreamers 2016. Shirin neshat speaks about her retrospective at the. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 25 in ink on an artist label affixed to the reverse of the frame. Another exhibition followed from 20092010 in copenhagen, where shirins. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Facing history at the smithsonian hirschhorn museum.
Facing history is the companion volume to the smithsonians hirshhorn museum exhibition of the same name. Her earliest work as a photographer was born out of a. Afterwards books online at best prices in india by stephen henry madoff,negar azimi, shirin neshat,abdellah karroum from. Although based in new york, most of her inspiration comes from her native home. Gladstone gallery is pleased to announce our fifth exhibition with shirin neshat. Gladstone gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art with locations in new york and brussels. These images wrest emotional, aesthetic and political freedom from the dominant patriarchal culture, whether it be the colonialist west or fundamentalist iran. 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. Afterwards online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. The exhibit, the book of kings, was inspired by the wave of political uprisings throughout.
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