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CONTEMPORARY ART MOVEMENTS

PUBLISHER
SKIRA

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Hardcover, 9.5 x 11 in. / 368 pgs / 395 color.

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Catalog: FALL 2023 p. 174   

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ISBN 9788857249667 TRADE
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Rethinking the Contemporary Art of Iran

Edited by Hamid Keshmirshekan.

Rethinking the Contemporary Art of Iran

An extensively illustrated survey of contemporary art in Iran

Rethinking the Contemporary Art of Iran seeks to articulate an alternative narrative of Iranian art in recent times, diverging from the prevalent portrayals often found in publications derived from exhibitions or collections in Western Europe and North America. It also steers away from the prevailing trend-setting schemes within the art world, particularly those attempting to “define” what qualifies as “contemporary Iranian art.” Its primary aim is to portray the contemporary art of Iran, embracing a diverse range of cultural expressions, each contributing to a vibrant mosaic that represents the multifaceted realities of the country—realities frequently overlooked in recent publications. The book highlights how this richness finds its most vivid expression in the works of emerging artists from both Iran and its diaspora over the past few decades. The same criteria apply to artists from earlier generations featured in the book. The selection is guided by a priority placed on those artists whose work, despite its significant merit in addressing previously unexplored facets of the art of Iran, has seldom been presented in recent exhibitions and publications. The book comprises three essays that aim to provide multiple perspectives on contemporaneity plurality and historical context, offering extensive insights into contemporary art practices both within Iran and among the diasporas. The second section encompasses about 400 works by artists, accompanied by texts elaborating on their oeuvre and the pieces depicted in the book. This section is organized into three distinct categories, “Societal and Cultural Resonance,” “Fantastical Visions” and “Echoes of History,” each focusing on a specific artistic approach. Furthermore, the book provides biographies of the artists, a general bibliography and an index of artists.


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