Shirin Aliabadi
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Shirin Aliabadi | |
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شیرین علیآبادی | |
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| Born | 10 March 1973 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | 1 October 2018 (aged 45) Tehran, Iran |
| Alma mater | University of Paris |
| Spouse | Farhad Moshiri |
Shirin Aliabadi (10 March 1973 – 1 October 2018; Persian: شیرین علیآبادی) was an Iranian contemporary multidisciplinary visual artist. Her artistic oeuvre primarily addressed themes related to women's issues, gender representation, and the beauty industry.[1][2] Aliabadi's work is widely recognized for its exploration of the complexities surrounding these subjects within Iranian society. Notably, she gained acclaim for her photographic series Girls in Cars and Miss Hybrid, which vividly portray rebellious Iranian women, challenging societal norms and expectations. Her contributions to contemporary art have been significant in highlighting and questioning the cultural constructs of femininity and beauty in Iran.[3]
Shirin Aliabadi was born on March 10, 1973, in Tehran, Iran, to parents Maymanat and Iraj Aliabadi. Her mother, Maymanat, was an artist and taught at Tehran University, while her father, Iraj, was a poet who also worked for an insurance company. Growing up, Aliabadi was mentored by her older brother, who introduced her to art, music, and pop culture.[4] She was raised in an environment rich with artists and intellectuals, enjoying a high standard of living until the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Following the revolution, her parents lost their jobs but managed to support her education abroad. Aliabadi went on to study art history at the University of Paris, where she earned a master's degree in the subject.[5]
In 1993, Shirin Aliabadi married fellow artist Farhad Moshiri. Throughout her career, she commuted between Paris and Tehran, although she was primarily based in Tehran. For over a decade, Aliabadi was represented by The Third Line gallery in Dubai.[2][6][7] Her work gained significant recognition, allowing her to maintain a strong presence in both Iranian and international art scenes.
Shirin Aliabadi's work has been featured in solo exhibitions across various locations, including Dubai, Tehran, London, Switzerland, and Denmark. Additionally, her art has been showcased in numerous group exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Institut des cultures d'Islam in Paris, the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, Frieze New York, and the Chelsea Art Museum. Her work has also been exhibited in Monaco, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Italy, Norway, Estonia, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain.
Aliabadi's pieces are part of several notable collections, including those of Deutsche Bank AG in Germany, the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, and the Farjam Collection in Dubai.[8][9] Her international exhibitions and the inclusion of her work in prominent collections underscore her significant impact on the contemporary art world.
Shirin Aliabadi died on October 1, 2018, in Tehran, Iran, after battling cancer.[4][7][10]
