Shirin Neshat delivered a premier artist talk as part of the Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Conversations programme, curated by Kimberly Bradley. Known for her poetic and politically charged work, the Iran-born, New York-based artist has spent over four decades challenging societal norms through photography, video, film, and opera. In her talk, Neshat explored the role of art and artists in times of political crisis, focusing on the emergence of her Women of Allah series in response to Iran’s oppressive political climate. Neshat addressed the Iranian government's varied reactions to her work, from censorship to outright rejection, and how she translated the aesthetics of Women of Allah into video art, developing a distinctive visual language that addresses universal themes of gender and power. You can watch the recording of the talk through the link.
February 13, 2025
