Shirin Neshat on Film as a Democratic Art Form, Her Iranian Heritage And Being a Female Artist

Contemporary Iranian artist Shirin Neshat sat down with Nick Knight to discuss their respective creative practices for Photo London 2021. The pair talk about the differences between the art world and the fashion world, the still image versus the moving image, film as a democratic art form and the importance of artists' relationships with their audience. Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio is an award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. A pioneer of fashion film and live fashion broadcasting, SHOWstudio is now recognised as the leading force behind these mediums, offering a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with moving image in the digital age. In its documentation of fashion and the arts, SHOWstudio has collaborated with pop culture icons and creatives including Tracey Emin, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Charles Jeffrey, Gareth Pugh and many more. Visit SHOWstudio: http://showstudio.com/​ Explore our channel:    / showstudio​   Instagram:   / ​   Twitter:   / showstudio​   Facebook:   / ​   Shop our selection of art and books: https://shop.showstudio.com/​ Shop our designers: https://www.machine-a.com/ #ShirinNeshat #NickKnight #Interview #PhotoLondon