Contemporary Iranian Art: New Perspectives

Iranian artists have been producing some of the world’s most thought-provoking and intellectually grounded artworks.

In this landmark compendium, renowned art historian Hamid Keshmirshekan provides a thorough review of contemporary art in Iran and shows that the twentieth century was a crucial period in the country’s art and culture, when the legacies of tradition and modernism where critically reassessed.

Contemporary Iranian Art is an unprecedented introduction to Iran’s vibrant art histo...