Shirin Neshat Quotes

Shirin Neshat is an Iranian-born artist and filmmaker known for her powerful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of gender, identity, and politics in the Middle East. She gained international recognition for her series of black and white photographs featuring calligraphy and portraits of veiled women, which challenged traditional notions of femininity in Islamic culture. Neshat’s most notable works include her award-winning film “Women Without Men” and her installation “Turbulent,” which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 1999. She continues to use her art as a means of social and political commentary, making her a leading figure in contemporary Iranian art.Read Less