Shirin Neshat’s 1999 two-channel, synchronized video installation exploring the gender politics of Islam.
Opening July 15 in the Marsh Gallery is Rapture, Shirin Neshat’s 1999 two-channel, synchronized video installation exploring the gender politics of Islam. As an Iranian-born artist, Neshat’s groundbreaking work in film, video and photography explores the complex intellectual and religious forces shaping the identity of Muslim women throughout the world. Rapture closes Aug. 28.
Image: Shirin Neshat, Still from “Rapture,” 1999. Two-channel black-and-white video, sound (projection); 13-min. loop. The Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Donna and Howard Stone. © Shirin Neshat. Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery, New York and Brussels. Larry Barns.
The Galleries at Herron, located in Eskenazi Hall on the IUPUI campus, are free and open to the public with reduced summer hours from 12 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Herron galleries will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Parking is free in the Sports Complex Garage adjacent to Eskenazi Hall or on levels 5 and 6 of the Riverwalk Garage, courtesy of The Great Frame Up Indianapolis, with validation from the Herron galleries.
2019/07/15 - 2019/08/28
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A closing reception will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St.
Herron School of Art and Design
735 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202