Shamiran Istifan explores the complexity of social coexistence in her installative works. She deals with questions of identity and belonging that are central to generations that have grown up in two cultures. She uses various media such as video, sculpture and textiles and aesthetically draws on the symbolism, mythology and pop culture of a cultural area characterized by the diaspora. Istifan was born in Baden and is a member of the Assyrian-Aramaic exile community, a minority from the Middle East. She incorporates both subjective observations and research into her work. New works are being created for the exhibition in Aarau.
Shamiram Istifan
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Manor Art Prize 2026
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Aargauerplatz
5001
Aarau
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How do artists portray themselves—and those close to them? The exhibition resembles a visual family reunion: self-portraits by artists are juxtaposed with depictions of mothers, uncles, and cousins ...
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How do artists portray themselves—and those close to them? The exhibition resembles a visual family reunion: self-portraits by artists are juxtaposed with depictions of mothers, uncles, and cousins ...
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Artists Rosina Kuhn and Markus Müller engage in a dialogue with curator Anouchka Panchard as they guide visitors through the exhibition. In 1967, seven artists founded the Ziegelrain studio collective ...
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We accompany an entomologist on his scientific journey through the Kunsthaus. Through sound, he explores the nature of a rhinoceros beetle, the reflections of a fur moth, and the body language of a ...
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How do artists portray themselves—and those close to them? The exhibition resembles a visual family reunion: self-portraits by artists are juxtaposed with depictions of mothers, uncles, and cousins ...
