Facing history is the companion volume to the smithsonians hirshhorn museum exhibition of the same name. Shirin neshat contemporary photography art photography iranian art artistic installation photocollage feminist art diane arbus famous photographers. 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 conquest in the seventh century. Her work interweaves an austere yet sensuous visual language with music.
The exhibition features a new body of photography works and a video installation by the internationally acclaimed iranian artist. 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 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. Born march 26th, 1957 qazvin, iran university of california, berkeley artist, filmmaker, photographer cindy sherman was the first person to purchase her artwork rebellious silence, 1994. Neshats mourners from her the book of kings series, which is inspired by the epic shahnameh by ferdowsi 9401020, are based on portraits of individuals residing in the slums of cairo, where the promise of freedom and democracy following the uprising against. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The exhibit, the book of kings, was inspired by the wave of political uprisings throughout the arab world last year.
Courtesy of gladstone gallery, new york and brussels courtesy of gladstone gallery, new york and brussels a still from the film munis, 2008. Beginning with her early photograph series, women of allah, the exhibition features iconic video works such as rapture, turbulent, and passage, monumental photography installations including the book of kings and the home of my eyes, and the global debut of land of dreams, a new, multifaceted work featuring a body of photographs and two videos. Artist shirin neshat is bestknown for her highly cinematic trio of splitscreen films, turbulent, rapture, and fervor,which catapulted her to contemporary art. Since 911, neshat has embraced her role as a political artist, evident in the newer photographic series in facing history.
L oeuvre the book of kings, qui donne son nom a lexposition, est tiree du. Shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york. Shirin neshat, inadvertent narrator of history visual. Images courtesy of the artist and barbara gladstone gallery. Shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book. Jan 22, 2020 shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book of kings. 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.
Shirin neshat neshat s mourners from her the book of kings series, which is inspired by the epic shahnameh by ferdowsi 9401020, are based on portraits of individuals residing in the slums of cairo, where the promise of freedom and democracy following the uprising against the hosni mubarak regime failed to materialize. It is the first exhibition to place neshat s work in the context of the history of modern iran, a significant influence in her work. May 18, 2015 artist shirin neshat captures irans sharp contrasts in black and white the iranianborn visual artist has made her home countrys turbulent history the subject of high art. Neshats photographs and videos take an indepth look at the complexity of the islamic culture, suggesting the tensions that exist between collective cultural identity and the expression of individual freedom, while at the same time dealing with universal themes that are transferable to our own culture. 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. Jun 08, 2015 shirin neshat, rapture, 1999, video still. Shirin neshat, muhammed patriots, from the book of kings series. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. 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. Born in qazvin in 1957, neshat left the family home with her siblings while she was still in high school.
Shirin neshats rapture veiled women in their traditional. Shirin neshat project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Irans foremost female artist tells art radar how she uses art to explore fundamental human truths iranianborn artist shirin neshat and christy maclear, the executive director of the robert rauschenberg foundation, speak to art radar about the foundations new onetoone artist initiative, the current exhibition our house is on fire in new york city, and neshats internationally. Shirin neshats solo show the book of kings at faurschou foundation in beijing, china features a new body of. The display includes recent works, such as the photographic series inspired in the classic persian text, the book of kings, and the short overruled.
Oct 5, 20 shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book of kings series photo. Lets start with your most recent project, your film looking for oum kulthum. Neshat borrowed the title of her series from the shahnameh book of kings, an epic persian poem written a thousand years ago by the poet ferdowsi. Rapture is a projection of black and white video where iranian artist shirin neshat gives a narrative that concerns the differences between muslim women and men. It is the first exhibition to place neshats work in the context of the history of modern iran, a significant influence in her work. Achievement between, hussein chalayan spring 1998 x rapture, shirin neshat, 1999. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the. The broads shirin neshat show is the most significant to. In 1999, in consequence of the wide success of her video installation rapture, shirin neshat achieved immediate celebrity as a major contemporary artist. Interviews with iranian filmmaker and artist shirin neshat. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the arab spring. Shirin neshat, nida patriots, 2012, ink on le silver gelatin print, 60 x 45. In 2012 shirin neshat had a solo exhibition in singapore, game of desire at art plural gallery. 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.
Its written all over their faces the washington post. A major retrospective of neshat s work, organized by the detroit institute of arts, was scheduled to open in 20. Shirin neshat muhammed patriots, from the book of kings series. She has said that she hopes the viewers of her work take away with them not some heavy political statement, but something that really touches them on the most emotional level. This is the two projections of 56 minutes of shirin neshat s work soliloquy put into one video. Facing history is on view at the smithsonian s hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden in.
Iranianborn, new yorkbased shirin neshat is one of the worlds most. The iran she knows is filled with poetry and mysticism. Shirin neshat, inadvertent narrator of history shirin neshat retrospective takes place at the hirshhorn museum in washington, which opened 18 may and runs to 20 september. May 18, 2015 shirin neshat, rapture series, 1999, gelatin silver print. May 15, 2015 its written all over their faces by philip. Similarly, book of kings brings to the foreground neshats continued concern with the loss of traditions that fall outside the islamist endorsements of cultural production. Shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist based in new york city, united states of america. Shirin neshat muhammed patriots, from the book of kings. Dec 09, 2015 born march 26th, 1957 qazvin, iran university of california, berkeley artist, filmmaker, photographer cindy sherman was the first person to purchase her artwork rebellious silence, 1994. Gladstone gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art with locations in new york and brussels. Shirin neshat, panteha masses, from the book of kings series, 2012. On view at the dia, a midcareer retrospective of shirin neshat through july shirin persian artist, film maker, photography in her studio working on roja from the book of kings series, photo. Beginning with her early photograph series, women of allah, the exhibition also features iconic video works such as rapture, turbulent, and passage, monumental photography installations including the book of kings and the home of my eyes, and land of dreams, a new, ambitious work encompassing a body of photographs and two immersive videos that. The book of kings series by shirin neshat on artnet.
Shirin neshat exhibition catalogue for dirimart on behance. This book connects neshats early video and photographic worksincluding haunting films such as rapture, 1999 and tooba, 2002to her current projects which focus on the relation of home to exile and dreams such as the home of my eyes, 2015, and a new, neverbeforeseen project, land of dreams, 2019. The work of shirin neshat revolves around the condition of the muslim woman, striking a balance between the search for cultural identity and the distortions and prejudices faced in the west. I am using this video for a university presentation. Women of allah, the exhibition features iconic video works such as rapture, turbulent, and passage, monumental photography installations including the book of kings and the home of my eyes, and the global debut of land of dreams, a new, multifaceted work featuring a body of photographs and two videos. Shirin neshat, rapture series, 1999, gelatin silver print. Born on march 26, 1957, she is best known for film, video and photography works. Artist shirin neshat captures irans sharp contrasts in. Shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist known primarily for her work in movie, video and photography. Women of allah, the exhibition also features iconic video works such as rapture, turbulent, and passage, monumental photography installations including the book of kings and the home of my eyes, and land of dreams, a new, ambitious work encompassing a body of. 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. Available for sale from goodman gallery, shirin neshat, muhammed patriots, from the book of kings series 2012, ink on le silver gelatin print, 153. Shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book of. An image from shirin neshats rapture series, 1999, now on view at the hirshhorn.
The broads shirin neshat show is the most significant look at the iranian artists work to date. Taking its title from a poem by iranian poet forugh farrokhzad, the exhibition which presents over 230 photographs and eight immersive video installations works. In her upcoming project, neshat will present a new series of photographs and a. She has said that she hopes the viewers of her work take away with them not some heavy political statement, but something that really touches them on the most. This beautiful volume presents an array of neshats most compelling works and illuminates the points at which cultural and political events have inflected her artistic practice. I will greet the sun again is the largest exhibition to date of internationally acclaimed artist shirin neshats approximately 30year career. Sign up to get the latest news about the broad, upcoming. Iranian artist shirin neshat on art, politics and changing. The epic narrates the deeds of legendary and historical kings of iran, including tales of heroes and villains. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Feature film based on shahrnush parsipurs novel women without men. The broads shirin neshat show is the most significant look at the iranian artists work to date by helen holmes 1019 10. Shirin neshat, muhammed the book of kings, 2012, ink on le gelatin silver print, 60 x 45 inches. Taking its title from a poem by iranian poet forugh farrokhzad, the exhibition which presents over 230 photographs and eight immersive video installations works offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of.
The portraits featured headshots of both seriouslooking men and women. Neshat looks at politics and gender roles istanbul hurriyet daily news. Jul 05, 2009 in turbulent, neshats 1998 twoscreen video installation, two singers shoja azari playing the role of the male and iranian vocalist and composer sussan deyhim as the female create a powerful. Neshats mourners from her the book of kings series, which is inspired by the epic shahnameh by ferdowsi are based on portraits of individuals residing in cairo. May 11, 2015 shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york.
Looking back at my career i find that i have had a long obsession with strong middle eastern female artists. This beautiful volume presents an array of neshat s most compelling works and illuminates the points at which cultural and. Shirin neshat, soliloquy series, 2000, cibachrome print, the broad art foundation. Browse more artworks shirin neshat from leila heller gallery. Jan 31, 2012 throughout the space, dozens of iranian and arab youth with engaging, thoughtful expressions stare out from blackandwhite photographs by shirin neshat. Apr 30, 2015 artist shirin neshat is bestknown for her highly cinematic trio of splitscreen films, turbulent, rapture, and fervor,which catapulted her to contemporary art stardom around 2000. A captivating survey of works by iranian artist shirin neshat. View the book of kings series by shirin neshat on artnet. A captivating survey of works by iranian artist shirin. Is there any hope for return of that revolutionary fervor which seemed so pure, beautiful.
Shirin neshat nickzad masses, from the book of kings. Shirin neshat marta gnyp for the book you, me and art, march 2018. Why have you been so fascinated by this egyptian singer. Gladstone gallery is pleased to announce our fifth exhibition with shirin neshat. Facing history, a major exhibition of the work of the iranianborn, new yorkbased video artist, photographer and filmmaker, runs may 18sept. 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. Written on the body by shirin neshat the strength of. Throughout the space, dozens of iranian and arab youth with engaging, thoughtful expressions stare out from blackandwhite photographs by shirin neshat. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the arab. Facing history contextualizes the artists work around the 1953 ouster of prime minister mohammad mosaddeq. Pour en savoir plus sur shirin neshat, parcourez ses.
Iranian exile shirin neshats new exhibition expresses the. Shirin neshat rapture series, 1999 veils, words and guns. 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. Jan 22, 2020 rapture is a projection of black and white video where iranian artist shirin neshat gives a narrative that concerns the differences between muslim women and men. Neshat has used the video projection to explore the cultural and social role of women in the islamic world and shot the work in morocco with a cast that included hundreds of participants. I will greet the sun again is the largest exhibition to date of internationally acclaimed artist shirin neshat s approximately 30year career. She believes that had she stayed she would have become a revolutionary, like her closest friends, seeking political change in the country. 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 neshats the book of kings feature calligraphy writings on portraits the artist took of participants of the arab spring. But that is not the world that shirin neshat knows. The first hirshhorn museum exhibition organized under the watch of its recently appointed director, melissa chiu, is structured around three turning points in iranian history. Works of neshat are primarily based in between the islam and westernstyle, masculinity, femininity and modernity. 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. The broads shirin neshat show is the most significant to date.
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