Remember out visit to the Saatchi Gallery in Year 10? This is one of a series of photographs by the Iranian photographer/artist Shadi Ghadirian (b.1971). In her work she challenges international ideas about women's roles within an Islamic state, using her own experience of living within the ancient codes of Shariah law. Her photographs describe female identity and traditional roles in a positive and homourous manner.
The Ghajar dynasty ruled Iran from 1794-1925. Photography was very popular and the photographic style that was used has influenced Shadi Ghadirian's compositions. She uses traditional settings and costumes but introduces modern technology and arranges her models in poses that seem out of place against these surroundings.
Find out more on:
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/shadi_ghadirian.htm
www.artfacts.net
www.zonesero.com
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