Shirin Neshat
LACMA presents a world renowned visual artist from Iran.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame visits LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to follow the works of visual artist Shirin Neshat. Shirin spoke about her childhood, her works, women of the world and specifically Iranian women.
Hengame stands in front of of a portrait from the “Women of Allah” exhibit at LACMA
Sirin greets guests at LACMA
Shirin Neshat talking with guests at LACMA
Shirin Neshat is the most famous contemporary artist from Iran. She is known primarily for her work in film, video and photography. Her photography works include a work titled, “Women of Allah”. The piece explores the nation of femininity in relation to Islamic fundamentalism, and militancy in Iran.
Farsi Show - Shirin Neshat
Sirin speaks to guests at LACMA