
Shameless
A powerful black-and-white photographic portrait by Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat, overlaid with intricate Farsi calligraphy that flows across the surface of the subject's skin and clothing. The work merges photography and text in Neshat's signature style, exploring themes of identity, womanhood, and cultural tension within the context of Islamic society. The bold, fluid script transforms the human figure into both a canvas and a political statement, blurring the boundaries between body and language.
- Medium
- ink on gelatin silver print mounted on board
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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April 13, 2016
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