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Monday, August 3, 2009
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"Iran Inside Out" at the Chelsea Art Museum
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The "Iran Inside Out" exhibition at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York gives a complex view of Iranian society today - and it's hard for an American to look at this exhibition without considering the context of the Iranian elections in mid-June. The exhibition was announced just 3 days after the election, and opened on June 25th; it is presumed that the exhibition was conceived and curated before the riotous acts.
Nevertheless, the political influence is strong; a whole section of the show is dedicated to "In Search of the Axis of Evil: on War and Politics". Some of the 56 contemporary Iranian artists, however, try to shake themselves of preconceived notions of Iran and focus on the creative energy in their region. I recommend taking a peek at this exhibit - mainly for the education and the experience of viewing works by emerging and established Iranian artists, but also to experience your own reactions. I, for one, had a near-impossible time separating politics from art at first, and found it refreshing when I was finally able to shake the memories of the recent elections and enjoy the art for what it is.
But you don't always have to separate art from politics. While not directly addressing conflicts in Iran, many emerging artists openly embrace, address, and interpret political issues. Whether partisan or not, the following emerging artists face political issues head-on, often adding an aesthetic beauty to an otherwise difficult topic.
 Rachel Goede, Khyber Pass - a depiction of the mountain pass connecting Afganistan and Pakistan, a site of many battles.
J. Nicholas Corich, 20,000 - in reference to the 20,000 extra troops deployed to Iraq
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