The artwork entitled “Untitled (Aim)” was created by Shirin Neshat in 1994. It belongs to the Contemporary and Feminist Art movements and falls under the genre of photography. This piece is part of the “Women of Allah” series.
The artwork portrays the striking image of a woman, her face partially obscured by a traditional Muslim chador, directly facing the viewer. She holds a rifle pointed towards the camera, or rather, the viewer, creating a powerful focal point with the barrel prominently in the foreground. The use of black-and-white photography accentuates the starkness and intensity of the subject, focusing attention on both the cultural and political implications captured in the moment. The composition of the photograph, along with the choice of attire and symbols, invites contemplation on themes of identity, power, and resistance within the context of Iranian society and broader feminist discourse.
