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Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat

Keynote Speaker: Iranian Visual Artist; Focuses on Social, Cultural & Religious Codes of Muslim Societies

Shirin Neshat Biography

Shirin Neshat is an Iranian-born multi-disciplinary artist who works simultaneously in photography, video, film and opera. She has lived in exile in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. The experience of being caught between two cultures dominates Neshat’s creative work: each of her pieces offers a glimpse into the complex social, religious and political realities that shape her identity -- and the identities of Muslim women worldwide.

She has directed three feature-length films: "Women Without Men," which received the Silver Lion Award for Best Director at the 66th Venice International Film Festival; "Looking For Oum Kulthum"; and "Land of Dreams," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2021.

Neshat directed her first opera, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida," at the 2017 Salzburg Music Festival, which she revisited and revised five years later. She will direct the same production at the Paris Opera House in 2025.

Neshat has held numerous solo exhibitions at museums worldwide including the Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich; Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; The Broad, Los Angeles; Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Hirshhorn Museum, Washington D.C. and the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Named by Forbes to their "50 Over 50" list in 2023, Neshat has previously been awarded the Golden Lion Award, the First International Prize at the 48th Venice Biennale, the Hiroshima Freedom Prize, the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, the Davos World Economic Forum's Crystal Award and the prestigious Praemium Imperiale Award in Tokyo.

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Shirin Neshat Videos

Shirin Neshat - TED Radio Hour
A Lecture by Artist and Filmmaker Shirin Neshat
The Future of Art According to Shirin Neshat

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What topics does Shirin Neshat speak about?

Shirin Neshat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Home & Decor, Women, Inspirational, Empowerment, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Women's Rights, Influential Women, Creativity, Performing Arts, Literary, Motivational, Culture, Leadership, Art and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Shirin Neshat travel from?

Shirin Neshat generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Shirin Neshat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Faith & Religion, Home & Decor and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shirin Neshat for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shirin Neshat generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexa Meade, Kristie Kennedy and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shirin Neshat for an upcoming event.

Shirin Neshat Videos

Shirin Neshat - TED Radio Hour
A Lecture by Artist and Filmmaker Shirin Neshat
The Future of Art According to Shirin Neshat

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