Shirin Neshat: Women of Allah

by Shirin Neshat, Francesco Bonami, Hamid Dabashi

As an Iranian woman, Shirin Neshat's startling photographs convey a power that is more than merely exotic. Veiled women brandish guns in defiant stances, with Arabic calligraphy drawn upon the background of the photos. Though their non-Western iconography may at first disorient the viewer, these pictures have a boldly stylized look that is utterly compelling.

Genres: Photography, Islam

112 pages, Hardcover

Published June 2, 1999

Reviews

[Aspasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful black and white photos that capture the extremes of masculinity, femininity, violence, and peace.