Articoli correlati a Newsha Tavakolian: And They Laughed at Me

Newsha Tavakolian: And They Laughed at Me - Rilegato

Anvari, Haleh; Tavakolian, Newsha

 
9783969002131: Newsha Tavakolian: And They Laughed at Me

Sinossi

For her new book, Tavakolian trawled through her archives not to select her best work, but to unearth what she calls the "eyesore" photos from the early days of her career, when she began working as a photojournalist in Tehran at the age of sixteen. "Examining these 'eyesores' against the backdrop of recent horrific events reveals a clear progression from the hopes and dreams of youth to disappointment with reality and the conclusion that there is only one real choice in life: to be drawn to the darkness o

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Informazioni sull'autore

Newsha Tavakolian (b. 1981, Tehran) is a Magnum Photos member, Iranian photographer, visual artist, and educator. Blending documentary and artistry, she explores the human condition, the challenges faced by women in Iran and globally, and the aftermath of conflict. A recipient of major international awards, her work is held in leading museum collections worldwide, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the British Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Tavakolian is currently a jury member for the Deutsche Borse Photography Foundation Prize 2026.

Dalla quarta di copertina

For her new book, Tavakolian trawled through her archives not to select her best work, but to unearth what she calls the "eyesore" photos from the early days of her career, when she began working as a photojournalist in Tehran at the age of sixteen. "Examining these 'eyesores' against the backdrop of recent horrific events reveals a clear progression from the hopes and dreams of youth to disappointment with reality and the conclusion that there is only one real choice in life: to be drawn to the darkness o

Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.