An Exhibition Critique on the Works of Shirin Neshat

Hanife Neris Yüksel; Sezer Cihaner Keser

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An Exhibition Critique on the Works of Shirin Neshat

Authors:

Hanife Neris Yüksel | Sezer Cihaner Keser

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Journal:

Sanat ve Yorum Issue 41, pp.59-70

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001287218

pISSN:

2822-2865

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Abstract:

 Shirin Neshat occupies an important place among many artists exploring issues of gender, faith, social justice, and human rights. It has been argued that Shirin Neshads series of contemporary representations of Iranian women point to a bold and evolving interface that brings Western and Middle Eastern women closer together. The artists adventure, which began with the Women of Allah photography series, shows how the situation has turned into a source of inspiration for her and her art when the life of women in Iran is viewed from both inside and outside. The aim of this study is to make an exhibition critique of Neshats artistic works that emerged as a result of her adventure in the Iranian American diaspora through her retrospective exhibition titled I Will Salute the Sun Again. In the research, the artists works including Women of Allah, Turbulent, Rapture, Fervour, and Passage, as well as her photo series and videos titled The Book of Kings, The Home of My Eyes, and Land of Dreams in the exhibition I Will Greet the Sun Again are included. In this research article, Shirin Neshats works have been analyzed through the exhibition I Will Salute the Sun Again. In the study, a qualitative and quantitative analysis was made based on the artists creation and exhibition practice. Taking into account the conceptual background information and narrative forms that exist in the artists works, her artistic approach and style are analyzed based on indicators and the current situation is evaluated.

 Shirin Neshat occupies an important place among many artists exploring issues of gender, faith, social justice, and human rights. It has been argued that Shirin Neshads series of contemporary representations of Iranian women point to a bold and evolving interface that brings Western and Middle Eastern women closer together. The artists adventure, which began with the Women of Allah photography series, shows how the situation has turned into a source of inspiration for her and her art when the life of women in Iran is viewed from both inside and outside. The aim of this study is to make an exhibition critique of Neshats artistic works that emerged as a result of her adventure in the Iranian American diaspora through her retrospective exhibition titled I Will Salute the Sun Again. In the research, the artists works including Women of Allah, Turbulent, Rapture, Fervour, and Passage, as well as her photo series and videos titled The Book of Kings, The Home of My Eyes, and Land of Dreams in the exhibition I Will Greet the Sun Again are included. In this research article, Shirin Neshats works have been analyzed through the exhibition I Will Salute the Sun Again. In the study, a qualitative and quantitative analysis was made based on the artists creation and exhibition practice. Taking into account the conceptual background information and narrative forms that exist in the artists works, her artistic approach and style are analyzed based on indicators and the current situation is evaluated.

 Shirin Neshat occupies an important place among many artists exploring issues of gender, faith, social justice, and human rights. It has been argued that Shirin Neshads series of contemporary representations of Iranian women point to a bold and evolving interface that brings Western and Middle Eastern women closer together. The artists adventure, which began with the Women of Allah photography series, shows how the situation has turned into a source of inspiration for her and her art when the life of women in Iran is viewed from both inside and outside. The aim of this study is to make an exhibition critique of Neshats artistic works that emerged as a result of her adventure in the Iranian American diaspora through her retrospective exhibition titled I Will Salute the Sun Again. In the research, the artists works including Women of Allah, Turbulent, Rapture, Fervour, and Passage, as well as her photo series and videos titled The Book of Kings, The Home of My Eyes, and Land of Dreams in the exhibition I Will Greet the Sun Again are included. In this research article, Shirin Neshats works have been analyzed through the exhibition I Will Salute the Sun Again. In the study, a qualitative and quantitative analysis was made based on the artists creation and exhibition practice. Taking into account the conceptual background information and narrative forms that exist in the artists works, her artistic approach and style are analyzed based on indicators and the current situation is evaluated.

 Shirin Neshat, toplumsal cinsiyet, inanç, sosyal adalet ve insan hakları konularını araştıran pek çok sanatçı için önemli bir yer tutar. Shirin Neshadın Batı ve Ortadoğu kadınlarını birbirine yakınlaştıran çağdaş temsillerle İranlı kadınları konu alan serileri cesur ve gelişen bir ara yüze işaret ettiği savunulmaktadır. Sanatçının Allahın Kadınları fotoğraf serisiyle başlayan serüveni, İrandaki kadınların hayatına hem içeriden hem de dışarıdan bakıldığında durumun kendisi ve sanatı için nasıl bir ilham kaynağına dönüştüğü görülmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Neshatın İran Amerika diasporasındaki serüveni sonucunda ortaya çıkan sanatsal çalışmalarının, Güneşe Yeniden Selam Vereceğim başlıklı retrospektif sergisi üzerinden ve bir sergi kritiği yapmaktır. Araştırmada sanatçının, I Will Greet the Sun Again sergisinde yer alan Women of Allah, Turbulent, Rapture, Fervor ve Passage eserleri ile The Book of Kings, The Home of My Eyes ile Land of Dreams isimli fotoğraf dizileri ve videolarını kapsayan yapıtlarına yer verilmiştir. Bu araştırma makalesinde, Shirin Neshatın Güneşe Yeniden Selam Vereceğim sergisi üzerinden işlerinin analizi yapılmıştır. Çalışmada sanatçının yaratım ve sergileme pratiğinden hareketle niteliksel ve niceliksel bir irdelemeye gidilmiş. Sanatçının eserlerinde varlık bulan kavramsal arka plan bilgileri ve anlatı biçimleri dikkate alınarak sanatsal yaklaşımı ve üslubu göstergelere dayalı olarak irdelenerek mevcut durum değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır.

Article Details

An Exhibition Critique on the Works of Shirin Neshat

Authors:

Hanife Neris Yüksel | Sezer Cihaner Keser

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Journal:

Sanat ve Yorum Issue 41, pp.59-70

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001287218

pISSN:

2822-2865

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Article Details

Authors: Hanife Neris Yüksel | Sezer Cihaner Keser

Publisher: Ataturk University

Journal: Sanat ve Yorum Issue 41, pp.59-70

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001287218

pISSN: 2822-2865

Issues

Authors:

Hanife Neris Yüksel | Sezer Cihaner Keser

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Journal:

Sanat ve Yorum Issue 41, pp.59-70

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001287218

pISSN:

2822-2865