Iranian-born artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat will present a lecture illustrating the development of her work from still photography to video installations, cinema and most recently to opera. The main focus will be on her most recent projects, including two new video installations, “Roja” and “Sara”, that will premiere in New York in spring 2017. Shirin will also discuss her next feature-length film titled Looking For Oum Kulthoum and her upcoming opera, Aida.

For more information, visit www.uoguelph.ca/sofam/shenkman.

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: War Memorial Hall