BANISADR Niloufar (Iran)

Photography

Video

House

I am an Indian v5.5

Spiritus Sanctus v5.5

Love v5.5

Persia

The Wall

Love

The pink Rose of Rodin

The begining

Invisible

Miss Havisham

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Born in Teheran in 1973, Niloufar Banisadr now lives and works in Paris. She defines her creation as conceptual, narrative, contrasting, harmonious and aesthetic.

The Iranian photographer has been engaging in self-portrait for 20 years. It all started when her student works came under harsh censorship, putting her family at risk. She then pledged herself that she would never leave anyone vulnerable ever again because of her art. In her very first serials, it became clear that she would commit to a certain idea of freedom and bravery in Art as well as to a daily modesty, far from her golden Banisadr ancestry. Ever since, she has proved how commercial success could be found in Art without sacrificing her most inner convictions. Her art is genuinely political, wise and colourful while carrying sensual and universal dimensions, all of which helped her establishing a name for herself. Since the late 1990s, Niloufar presents a new serial of photographies quite every 2 years, sourcing inspiration from her Persian roots, her woman condition and a raging wanderlust.

Through her works (Mes Voyages & Dieu et Mon Droit), Niloufar has always illustrated the clash of civilizations since she settled in France 15 years ago. Most importantly, she is a living example that art catalyses any possibility, letting anything happen. Indeed, her art mixes cultures and religions, contemporary and historical figures, wonders of nature and Man’s creation... Each photo is a multi-layer emotional synthesis and could be the subject for academic material or news articles. Beyond an effective and direct simplicity, her pictures are an ever-lasting source of questions about our inner contradictions and the place of religion in our life while underlining the chaotic news ouput resulting from new media and technologies.

As Niloufar constantly toys with appearances and manipulations, her eyes on photographs convey a powerful emotion as they seem to shift appearances. Niloufar has been playing with figurative and abstract byways to avoid simplicity or « populism » in her more political works. In these two series the artist’s eyes are looking directly in ours: she speaks for herslef. On the flipside, the few pictures where she turns her back bear a collective message.

Niloufar Banisadr's creation has been widely noticed and written about. It had been portrayed in primary school and universities as an example of freedom in Art and belongs to some of the most notable private collections and museums all around the world. Her art is gradually collecting fame thanks to its meaning, foresight and destiny. Its impacting and subtle narration are at the very roots of Niloufar’s success: she carries a universal testimony, providing a ubiquitous and sacred sense of timelessness. While it sometimes prompts controversy and debate, Niloufar’s works also invite us on a universal, dream-like journey. Gaze deeply into her eyes, look at her body attitude, face the curtains of her bedroom, enjoy « Mes Voyages » serial, discover « Chose en soi » (the movieà. These are the required steps that you will need to understand the purpose and meaning of 55Bellechasse as well as our commitment to support and develop so many international artists. While new projects often come to life within our walls, Niloufar Banisadr's work will always be at the core of 55Bellechasse’s DNA – Paris7

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