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ON DEMAND: A Virtual Conversation on the making of Shirin Neshat’s Land of Dreams
It seems only natural that the globally celebrated Iranian-born photographer and filmmaker Shirin Neshat — who has spent a lifetime revealing the injustices between classes and genders, mostly in Islamic societies — would eventually turn her iconic kohl-lined eyes toward the same discrepancies in her adopted home country, the United States.
The result — released earlier this year — is the Land of Dreams exhibition, a poignant and at times satirical two-part video installation on the hopes and desires of America’s marginalized masses, in particular, people of color in New Mexico, one of the poorest states. Neshat, who was named the most important artist of the decade by Huffington Post critic G. Roger Denson, included communities of immigrants (mostly Latino), African-Americans, and the Native American population.
And while she was filming Land of Dreams, Sophie Chahinian of The Artist Profile was
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Interview with Shirin Neshat: Where madness is the greatest freedom
Born in Iran in 1957 Shirin Neshat moved to America in 1974. For many years she was occupied with the Storefront for Art and Architecture in Nolita, New York where she was at the forefront of architectural and design curatorial culture. At the same time, she exhibited her own work as a visual artist. Originally known for black and white photographs featuring a veiled woman (often herself) with handwritten Persian calligraphy covering her face and body, in the last few years she has found international acclaim with her highly cinematic, enigmatic and musically rich films.
Adrian Dannatt: Tell us about the three new films in your latest show at Barbara Gladstone. Can they be seen as a cohesive group?
Shirin Neshat: I don’t think so, though maybe on a subliminal level. One is called “Passage” and is a collaboration with Philip Glass. It was shot in colour on 35mm film so it’s a different direction for me as I us
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Shirin Neshat, born on March 26, 1957, in Qazvin, Iran, is a prominent contemporary artist known for her powerful work in photography, video and film. Her art explores themes of identity, gender, and political oppression, often reflecting her experiences as an Iranian woman living in exile. Neshat studied art at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her BA, MA, and MFA. Neshat gained international recognition in the 1990s with her photographic series "Women of Allah," which portrays women in chadors with intricate Persian calligraphy inscribed on their faces and bodies. This work addresses the complexities of women's roles in Iranian society and the intersection of anställda and political identity. Her video installations, such as "Turbulent" (1998) and "Rapture" (1999), further explore these themes through haunting and visually striking narratives. Neshat's films, including "Women Without Men" (2009), which won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice