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Book Synopsis: Tracing the Iranian-born artist's personal journey in exile from her native Iran, this book presents Shirin Neshat's iconic early videos and photographs along with new work making its global debut.
In the 1990s, Shirin Neshat's startling black-and-white videos of Iranian women won enormous praise for their poetic reflections on post-revolutionary life in her native country. Writing in the New Yorker, Peter Schjeldahl called her multi-screen video meditations on the culture of the chador in Islamic Iran "the first undoubtable masterpieces of video installation."
Over the next twenty-five years Neshat's work has continued its passionate engagement with ancient and recent Iranian history, extending its reach to the universal experience of living in exile and the human impact of political revolution. This book connects Neshat's early video and photographic works--including haunting films such as Rapture, 1999 and Tooba, 2002--to 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, never-before-seen project, Land of Dreams, 2019. It includes numerous stills from her series, Dreamers, in which she documents the lives of outsiders and exiles in the United States.
This volume also includes essays by prominent Iranian cultural figures as well as an interview with the artist. Neshat has always been a voice for those whose individual freedoms are under attack. With this monograph, her audience will gain a deeper understanding of Neshat's own emotional, psychological, and political identities, and how they have helped her create compassionate portraits of the fraught and delicate spaces between attachment and alienation.
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Unlock the world of Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat with her groundbreaking book, "I Will Greet the Sun Again." This mesmerizing collection takes you on Neshat's personal journey in exile from her native Iran, showcasing her iconic early videos and photographs alongside never-before-seen work making its global debut. Immerse yourself in the poetic reflections of post-revolutionary life in Iran, as Neshat's haunting films like Rapture and Tooba captivate your senses and transport you to a world of cultural intrigue.
Experience the artistry and mastery of Neshat's multi-screen video installations that have captivated audiences for decades. Touted as the "first undoubtable masterpieces of video installation" by The New Yorker's Peter Schjeldahl, Neshat's work delves into the complex dynamics of the chador in Islamic Iran. With each frame, she unveils the universal struggles of living in exile and the profound impact of political revolution.
Connect with Neshat's exploration of home and exile through her thought-provoking projects like "The Home of My Eyes" and her latest endeavor, "Land of Dreams." Delve into the lives of outsiders and exiles in the United States through her captivating series, Dreamers. This visionary artist uses her lens to shed light on the delicate spaces between attachment and alienation, touching the hearts of those seeking connection and understanding.
We are proud to present this remarkable monograph, complete with stunning stills from Neshat's powerful series, essays from prominent Iranian cultural figures, and an intimate interview with the artist herself. Through this book, Neshat's emotional, psychological, and political identities come to life, deepening your understanding of her compassionate portraits and the profound human experiences they represent.
Discover the world of Shirin Neshat, a voice for individual freedoms under attack, and explore the intersection of art and activism through her transformative work. Uncover the beauty, complexity, and resilience that lies within the pages of "I Will Greet the Sun Again." Embrace this opportunity to immerse yourself in Neshat's captivating artistry by securing your copy today.
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