Women, art, freedom: artists and street politics in Iran

Abstract

"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, it uncovers their role in shaping guerrilla interventions and street occupations and in articulating distinct forms of peaceful civil disobedience. By drawing on a broad spectrum of historical and theoretical sources, this book further reveals the origins and inspirations of Iran's protest art. 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.

Contents

Introduction -- Act One. Parading the Body on Sidewalks -- Act Two. Hiding in Plain Sight -- Act Three. Staging Citywide Protest Props -- Act Four. Reclaiming Old Themes for New Protest Arts -- Act Five. Reenacting Street Battles -- Act Six. Documenting Urban Unrest -- Act Seven. Camouflaging Defiant Words -- Act Eight. Clashing with Faith in Broad Daylight -- Act Nine. Opposing Art with Art in Cityscapes -- Act Ten. Forecasting the Future -- Coda.