The commentary on the book of kings shirin neshat

Neshat references a range of historic and contemporary metaphors. The exhibition consisted of a total of 56 black and white photos framed in unmated and black frames that were hung across the two galleries. 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. But that is not the world that shirin neshat knows. 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. The exhibition features a new body of photography works and a video. In neshats book of kings series, fortyfive largescale, blackandwhite prints.

Shirin neshat, roja patriots, from the book of kings series, 2012, ink on le. 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 persian poet ferdowsi, today still the great narrative of persian history up to the islamic conquest of persia in the seventh century. Shirin neshat provokes a more complex conversation about iran and the united states than has been possible in decades past. The book of kings, as told by shirin neshat iranwire. Shirin neshat is an iranian artist based in new york. Suggested readings shirin neshat research guides at. Devines methodology includes critical writings on gender in islam and an islamist society, a sociopolitical. Shirin neshat, roja patriots, from the book of kings series, 2012, ink on. The gladstone gallery and the faurschou foundation in beijing, china are just some of the art spaces that have had the pleasure of exhibiting shirin neshats the book of kings. 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. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the arab spring.

Gladstone gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art with locations in new york and brussels. However, book of kings, far from being a commentary on the relations between the us and iran, does not take sidesexcept with the iranian. The book of kings, january february 11, 2012 archived june 27, 2012, at the wayback machine, gladstone gallery, new york. Shirin neshat has 28 books on goodreads with 1615 ratings. Neshat at the hirshhorn late worksnew readings the.

Shirin neshat relates this ancient book to the arab spring and to the iranian green movement, which brought hundreds of thousands on to the streets all over iran in june 2009 in protest against the regime. Neshats ibrahim patriots, from the book of kings series, 2012. Facing history ho, melissa, afkhami, mahnaz, chiu, melissa on. Neshat, the courage to engage in political action is closely linked to an understanding of the. A sense of mysticism pervades all of shirin neshats work, in the gentlest but. The figure meets the viewers gaze with his right hand placed over his heart. The faurschou foundation beijing is honored to present shirin neshats the book of kings. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the. Shirin neshat, offered eyes, from ara spring 2015 feature shirin neshat.

Shirin neshat speaks about her retrospective at the. Neshat inscribed the portrait with calligraphic verses in farsi from contemporary iranian poetry, giving the work a powerful effect. Her dissertation, from translation to transgression. Shirin neshats solo show the book of kings at faurschou foundation in beijing, china features a new body of. One portrait on view, ibrahim 2012, belongs to a part of the book of kings series neshat calls the patriots. Her film women without men 2009, which won the prestigious silver lion award at the venice film. Shirin neshat nida patriots, from the book of kings series, from ara. 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 feminisms of shirin neshat, offers a more nuanced understanding of neshat s work, exploring the history of veiling in iran, orientalist imagery, and the misunderstandings and misrepresentations of veiled women in the u. 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. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.