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Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat is an Iranian visual artist who lives in New York. Her photos and films center mostly on women in the Muslim world.

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Shirin Neshat: 'Biggest uprising since Islamic revolution'

Shirin Neshat: 'Biggest uprising since Islamic revolution'

Iranian exile Shirin Neshat speaks about her new film "Land of Dreams" and the situation in Iran.
EqualityOctober 28, 2022
A still from "Looking for Oum Kulthum" by Shirin Neshat (2017)

Neshat celebrates Islamic women in new film

Neshat celebrates Islamic women in new film

The most successful Iranian woman artist of her generation is back with a film about a legendary female Arab singer.
CultureJune 7, 2018
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Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine

The Venice Biennale. Arts.21 checks out what’s hot and not
ArtsNovember 11, 201726:01 min
Deutschland Berlinale 2013 Filmfestival Jury Shirin Neshat

Iranian Shirin Neshat among Praemium Imperiale winners

Iranian Shirin Neshat among Praemium Imperiale winners

Spanish architect Rafael Moneo and Senegalese star Youssou N'Dour are also among the winners of the top award.
CultureSeptember 14, 2017
Shirin Neshat

Why Shirin Neshat complicates 'Aida' at Salzburg Festival

Why Shirin Neshat complicates 'Aida' at Salzburg Festival

With Anna Netrebko in the title role, Verdi's "Aida" got a fresh staging at this year's Salzburg Festival.
CultureAugust 7, 2017
Shirin Neshat

In exile: The artist Shirin Neshat

In exile: The artist Shirin Neshat

The new works that Shirin Neshat is showing in Venice look at the underbelly of power.
CultureMay 16, 2017