Women, art, freedom : artists and street politics in Iran / Pamela Karimi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Karimi, Z. Pamela (Zahra Pamela)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Iran.

Women.

Culture--Economic aspects--Iran.

Culture.

Iran--Economic conditions.

Iran.

Iran--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : color illustrations

Other Title:

Path to Open

Place of Publication:

Leuven : Leuven University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Women, Art, Freedom offers an insightful look at the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom uprising in Iran, ignited by Jina Mahsa Amini’s murder under the “morality police" for violating hijab rules. Beyond its feminist undertones and the remarkable courage of the young protesters, what sets this uprising apart from previous ones is the abundant and diverse art it has inspired. This book, rather than merely analyzing the artworks that garnered attention on social media platforms, brings to light lesser-known grassroots artistic movements that played a crucial role within their immediate local communities. Engaging with primarily Iran-based artists, the book uncovers the role artists played in shaping guerrilla interventions and street occupations and in articulating distinct forms of peaceful civil disobedience. In addition, by drawing on a broad spectrum of historical and theoretical sources, this book further reveals the origins and inspirations of Iran’s protest art. Finally, focusing mainly on the interconnections between the public sphere, women’s bodies, and feminist viewpoints, Women, Art, Freedom underscores the vital role of artists in championing global justice and equality.-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Title from online title page (viewed on November 7, 2024).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9789461665638

9461665636

OCLC:

1453756773

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.