Shirin Neshat
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Boulevard
September 6–November 2, 2003
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
March 21–June 1, 2003
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Place
June 15–September 8, 2002
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Place Ville Marie - Niveau Galerie commerciale
September 29, 2001–January 13, 2002
Given her high-profile gallery career and participation in omnibus vehicles like the 2000 Whitney Biennial, it’s surprising that Shirin Neshat had, until now, yet to receive a major museum solo. All that has changed as six film installations and sixteen related photographs investigating the intensities of women’s lives in strict Islamic cultures are on view in Montreal. A catalogue with essays by curator Paulette Gagnon, critic Shoja Azari, and filmmaker Atom Egoyan is available.