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  • Comment: Do not use her own publications as references - references must be about her not by her. You can create a "Works" or "Bibliography" section for her publications. You need sources that are independent of her (not organizations she is involved with) to show notability. LaMona (talk) 18:42, 11 June 2016 (UTC)

Maryam Eisler (née Homayoun) is an Iranian-born, London-based photographer, editor, and art patron.

Early life and education

Born in Tehran in 1968, Eisler emigrated to Paris at age 10.[1]

Eisler holds a BA in Political Science from Wellesley College (1989) and an MBA from Columbia University (1993). Maryam worked in consumer marketing at L'Oreal (1993-1998) followed by Estee Lauder (1998- 2001) in both London and New York City.[2]

Photography

Eisler's photographic work is currently represented by the London-based gallery, Tristan Hoare. Her first series, 'Searching for Eve in the American West' was launched at Photo London art fair in May 2016.[3] [4]

Eisler is a regular contributor to Harpers Bazaar Art magazine.[5] She has also contributed articles to Vanity Fair UK (Art supplement), Art and Auction magazine, and Canvas Magazine. She has edited five books on art published by Thames and Hudson.

In 2014, Eisler was voted by Artnet as one of the "100 Most Powerful Women in Art", [6] and one of the "The Most Influential Women in the European art world".[7]

Boards

Eisler is a trustee of the Whitechapel Gallery, London [8], co-chair of Tate’s MENAAC (Middle East North African Acquisitions Committee)[9] [10], and is a member of Tate's International Council. Eisler is also a founding member of the British Museum's CaMMEA committee (Contemporary and Modern Middle East Acquisitions), a member of Guggenheim's Middle Eastern Circle, and sits on the Strategic Advisory Panel for the Delfina Foundation. Eisler sits on the advisory board for Photo London art fair, [11] and is a nominator for the Prix Pictet Photography Prize,[12]

Edited publications

  • Unleashed: Contemporary Art from Turkey (2010). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500977026 [13]
  • Art & Patronage: The Middle East (2010). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500977040 [14][15]
  • Sanctuary: Britain's Artists and their Studios (2012). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500977071 [16] [17]
  • Art Studio America: Contemporary Artist’s Spaces (2013). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500970539 [18] [19]
  • London Burning: Portraits from a Creative City (2015). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500970713 [20] [21]

References

  1. ^ Tully, Judd "Maryam Homayoun-Eisler's Six Year Journey from Collector to Historian", Art+Auction Retrieved June 14th 2016
  2. ^ Bartels, E.B. "Wellesley in Art: Interview with Maryam Eisler ’89", Retrieved June 15th 2016
  3. ^ https://www.artsy.net/photo-london-2016/browse/artist/maryam-eislerArtsy Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  4. ^ Plough, Joshua "Tristan Hoare at Photo London Design Exchange Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  5. ^ Qasim Ashfaq, Mohammed "Maryam Eisler Meets Mohammed", Harper's Bazaar, Retrieved on June 16th 2016
  6. ^ "The 100 Most Powerful Women in Art", Artnet News, Retrieved on June 15th 2016
  7. ^ "Who Are the Most Influential Women in the European Art World?", Artnet News, Retrieved on June 1st 2016
  8. ^ Whitechapel Gallery Trustees,
  9. ^ Harris, Gareth; Forwood, Thomas "The networks that buy the Tate’s art", The Art Newspaper, Retrieved on June 15th 2016
  10. ^ Gornall, Jonathan "The New Medici's", The National, Retrieved on June 1st 2016
  11. ^ Photo London Advisory Board
  12. ^ Prix Pictet Nominators,
  13. ^ Shahmanesh Banks, Nargess "Book: Unleashed: Contemporary Art From Turkey", Wallpaper, Retrieved on June 15th 2016
  14. ^ Holland, Jessica "Art and Patronage: The Middle East", The National Retrieved on June 15th 2016
  15. ^ Sutherland, Julia Art and Patronage Financial Times Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  16. ^ Sanctuary ArtDaily Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  17. ^ Waters, Florence Sanctuary: Britain’s Artists and their Studios: review The Telegraph Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  18. ^ Caraher, Meredith Londons ICA Marshals Cheerleaders and hot-dogs for Art Studio America Book Launch ArtInfo Retrieved 21st June 2016
  19. ^ Laurence, Rebecca American Artists in their Studios BBC Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  20. ^ Caspari, Maya London Burning: Portraits from a Creative City Institute of Contemporary Arts Retrieved on 21st June 2016
  21. ^ Poole, Robert London’s Most Creative Examined and Captured in New Book Art + Auction Retrieved on 21st June 2016
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