artwork by Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat (شیرین نشاط) is a renowned US-based Iranian artist whose multimedia works often comment on the relationship between women and Islam. Some of her photographs have graced the covers of albums by British artist Muslimgauze (a one-man band led by the late Bryn Jones). 
Shirin Neshat has also produced a handful of films, among which the breathtaking short 'Turbulent' which can be seen here.
You can also view more pictures by Shirin Neshat on this page or on that one.