Shirin Neshat’s artwork, “Rebellious Silence,” is a quiet yet powerful voice for Muslim women’s issues in the world. What is Neshat’s hidden message(s) in work?

"Rebellious Silence" by Shirin Neshat.

Wearing the hijab in Western culture has had a few effects on Muslim women’s prosperity, motivation to wear it, and the numerous modifications they’ve made to their hijabs. The clothing and the weapon – The barrel and the dress are a paradox in itself, building contrast and a clever way Nishat uses. They portray Allah’s defense and privacy as women with personalities and complexities.

Farsi Text – The text is a poem, “Allegiance with Wakefulness,” by Tahereh Saffarzadeh. The poem entails the experiences of women before and post-Iranian Revolution. It emphasizes the bravery of the Muslim woman in the face of all that war. The use of black and white color depicts transparency and emphasizes contrast. The choice of color also creates a sad mood suggesting the suffering of Muslim women in Iran.

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