FT News Briefing FT Weekend: Artist Shirin Neshat on the women-led protests in Iran
Oct 15, 2022
Shirin Neshat, a renowned contemporary Iranian artist, dives into the ongoing protests in Iran, sparked by a fight for women's rights following Masa Amini's death. She discusses the significance of the protests as the longest since the 1979 revolution and how her art, like the video installation 'Turbulent,' amplifies resistance. The discussion also shifts to groundbreaking advancements in drug research, highlighting lab-grown organoids as a potential solution to replace animal testing in medical developments.
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Women's Resilience and Defiance
- The women-led protests in Iran are not surprising given their historical defiance and resilience.
- These protests mark a potential turning point, possibly being the first revolution led by women.
The Rage of Young Protesters
- Young women in Iran, having grown up under strict regulations, display remarkable anger and resilience in the protests.
- Their defiance is fueled by the violation of basic rights and freedoms.
Shirin Neshat's Art and Exile
- Shirin Neshat's art, created from a perspective of exile, explores themes of longing and Iranian identity.
- Her piece "Turbulent" highlights the restrictions on women's public performance in Iran.