Shirin Neshat quotes

I'm really interested in social justice, and if an artist has a certain power of being heard and voicing something important, it's right to do it. It could still be done in such a way that it's not aggressive or overly didactic. I'm trying to find that form. (Shirin Neshat)
Being political is an integral part of being Iranian. Our lives are defined by politics. View quote
Shirin Neshat
I believe and support the feminist movement, but I am not generally interested in considering women's rights in relation to equality with men, or in a competition with men, but rather within their own rights and feminine space. View quote
Shirin Neshat
I believe we don't need to widen the divide between the West and Islam. Rather, we need to build dialogue to encourage tolerance and respect. View quote
Shirin Neshat
Magical realism allows an artist like myself to inject layers of meaning without being obvious. In American culture, where there is freedom of expression, this approach may seem forced, unnecessary and misunderstood. But this system of communication has become very Iranian. View quote
Shirin Neshat
I'm an artist, I'm not an activist. View quote
Shirin Neshat