Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat (Persian: شیرین نشاط‎; born March 26, 1957) is an Iranian visual artist who lives in New York City. She is known primarily for her work in film, video and photography

The work of Shirin Neshat explores the connections between ancient history and the politics of the present narrated through a strong visual language referencing the primal concepts of violence, passion and love in universal history. Using a montage of poetry and images that address the paradox of beauty and violence, the artist proposes different perspectives on these collective histories.

Works[edit]

• Turbulent, 1998. Two channel video/audio installation.
• Rapture, 1999. Two channel video/audio installation.
• Soliloquy, 1999. Color video/audio installation with artist as the protagonist.
• Fervor, 2000. Two channel video/audio installation.
• Passage, 2001. Single channel video/audio installation.
• Logic of the Birds, 2002. Multi-media Performance.
• Tooba, 2002. Two channel video/audio installation based on Shahrnush Parsipur’s novel Women Without Men.
• Mahdokht, 2004. Three channel video/audio installation.
• Zarin, 2005. Single channel video/audio installation.
• Munis, 2008. Color video/audio installation based on Shahrnush Parsipur’s novel Women Without Men.
• Faezeh, 2008. Color video/audio installation based on Shahrnush Parsipur’s novel Women Without Men.
• Possession, 2009. Black & white video/audio installation.
• Women Without Men, 2009. Feature film based on Shahrnush Parsipur’s novel Women Without Men.

Shirin Neshat

Bearded Men 2

Men looks great, stylish, hipster and attractive in beard. Period. And also we are not going anywhere close to any religion for this.

Over to the proof.

What were your reasons for growing a beard?

1. I grew a beard because I hated shaving and I like the way beards look.

2. Went on holiday and couldn't be bothered to shave. Liked the look of the resulting beard and decided to keep it!

3. I enjoy the look and feel. It gives some indication of my personality, being the outdoors type.

4. Couldn't wait to grow my beard. Always admired bearded men and wanted to look like them.

4. Like beards. Hate shaving.

5. Easier than shaving. Looks better.

6. I feel it really enhances my looks.

7. I like the look of a nice beard…
8. Also I grew it to look older. Hadn't tried it before and wanted to see how it would look.

9. I GREW IT TO MAKE ME LOOK A LITTLE OLDER, FOUND OUT IT ALSO MADE ME MORE HANDSOME.

10. Fulfil a dream

What is your reason? Write it below and let the world know!

Dryad by Parisa

Feathers are synonymous with nature. They can also be sensual, erotic and intimidating. Feathers when put together can give you wings to fly. One can envy birds for having them in abundance. Humans since time immoral has wished for it and voila, Parisa of Dryad, from Mumbai, heard it and got it for you right here.

Dryad; a tree nymph in Greek mythology, starts where the colours and textures of nature come together in knots of threads, beads and you guessed it, feathers.

The range includes: Headgears, ear rings, bracelets, neck pieces, Headbands, customised hats, fanny packs and so on

Over to Parisa herself:

"About a year ago, during my travels in India, I learnt the art of macrame (a detailed art of knots) from a beautiful gypsy lady and her son. On returning back home, I decided to incorporate this art with my own sense of style and bring more colour to the city, through my accessories: an infusion of threads, beads, feathers, knots and spices, depicting a sense of freedom and love.

I design and hand craft accessories by the name 'dryad'."

Dryad keeps participating in many flea market exhibitions across the country from time to time. Please like their FB page to get updates on the same.

www.facebook.com/dryad.parisa 

Her stall at a flea market

Arun Zorro Kolagada

Parisa

Ear ring