Shirin Neshat quotes

Shirin Neshat is an Iranian visual artist recognized for her powerful explorations of gender, identity, and cultural conflict, particularly in Islamic societies. Her work often combines photography, video, and film to address political and social issues faced by women. She has received international acclaim for creating evocative art that bridges Eastern and Western perspectives. Here are 6 of her quotes:

Being political is an integral part of being Iranian. Our lives are defined by politics.

Shirin Neshat

I believe and support the feminist movement, but I am not generally interested in considering women's rights in relation to equality with men, or in a competition with men, but rather within their own rights and feminine space.

Shirin Neshat

I believe we don't need to widen the divide between the West and Islam. Rather, we need to build dialogue to encourage tolerance and respect.

Shirin Neshat

Magical realism allows an artist like myself to inject layers of meaning without being obvious. In American culture, where there is freedom of expression, this approach may seem forced, unnecessary and misunderstood. But this system of communication has become very Iranian.

Shirin Neshat

I'm an artist, I'm not an activist.

Shirin Neshat