Iranian Photography Now - Hardcover

Bhabha, Homi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3775722572 ISBN 13: 9783775722575

Publisher: Hatje Cantz, 2009

Synopsis

Iranian photography reveals a radical aesthetic, embracing both beauty and political resistance, that is shared by practitioners based in Iran--who have devised innovative responses to that country's political restrictions--as well as Iranians in exile--who have been able to create politically and culturally provocative works for the past 30 years. Shirin Neshat and Kaveh Golestan are perhaps the best-known photographers featured in this publication, which also introduces the work of 34 equally accomplished artists--including Reza Aramesh, Parastou Forouhar, Abbas Kiarostami, Amiral Ghasemi and Shadi Ghadirian. Along with images of their work, some of which has rarely been seen, each photographer contributes a narrative about their life and artistic practice, creating a definitive document on the state of contemporary Iranian photography that transcends Western clichés and misconceptions about the culture of this singular country.

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About the Author

Homi Bhabha is a central figure in cultural studies and has been invited to to deliver kectures around the world at important institutions, including The University of London, England, whilst holding a more permanent position at the University of Chicago and Harvard University since 1997.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hatje Cantz
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 3775722572
• ISBN 13: 9783775722575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 236
• Editor: Issa Rose