Maryam Eisler

Maryam Eisler (née Homayoun) is an Iranian-born, London-based artist and former marketer. She is known as a photographer, writer, book editor, art collector, and she serves on many boards.

Eisler in 2015

Early life and education

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

Eisler holds a BA degree in Political Science from Wellesley College (1989) and an MBA degree from Columbia University (1993).[2]

She has worked in consumer marketing at L'Oreal (1993–1998) followed by Estee Lauder (1998– 2001) in both London and New York City.[3]

Career

Eisler's first series, in 2016, was Searching for Eve in the American West.[4][5][6] Her second major series, in 2017, was Eurydice in Provence.[7]

"Divine Feminine" from Eurydice in Provence by Eisler (2016)

Eisler is a regular writer and contributor to Harpers Bazaar[8] and has also contributed articles to Vanity Fair UK, Art and Auction magazine, and Canvas Magazine.[9]

She has edited six books on art published by Thames & Hudson.[10]

In 2014, Eisler was voted by Artnet as one of the "100 Most Powerful Women in Art" for her art collection,[11] and one of "The Most Influential Women in the European art world".[12]

In 2019, her exhibition Imagining Tina: A Dialogue With Edward Weston was held at the Tristan Hoare gallery, London.[13]

Boards

Eisler is a trustee of the Whitechapel Gallery, London,[14] co-chair of Tate's MENAAC (Middle East North African Acquisitions Committee),[15] and is a member of Tate's International Council.[16] Eisler is also a founding member of the British Museum's CaMMEA committee (Contemporary and Modern Middle East Acquisitions),[17] and sits on the Strategic Advisory Panel for the Delfina Foundation[18] and Columbia University Global Centers.[19] Eisler sits on the advisory board for Photo London art fair,[20] and is a nominator for the Prix Pictet Photography Prize,[21] as well as an Ambassador for Unseen Fair in Amsterdam. She also served on Wellesley College's board between 2012 and 2015.[22]

Publications

Publication by Eisler

  • Voices: East London. London: Thames & Hudson; TransGlobe, 2017. ISBN 978-0500970850. With contributions by Gilbert & George and Jonny Woo.

Publications edited by Eisler

  • Unleashed: Contemporary Art from Turkey (2010). London: Thames & Hudson; TransGlobe. ISBN 9780500977026[23]
  • Art & Patronage: The Middle East (2010). London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500977040[24]
  • Sanctuary: Britain's Artists and their Studios (2012). London: Thames & Hudson; TransGlobe. ISBN 9780500977071[25][26]
  • Art Studio America: Contemporary Artist’s Spaces (2013). London: Thames & Hudson; TransGlobe. ISBN 9780500970539[27][28]
  • London Burning: Portraits from a Creative City (2015). London: Thames & Hudson; TransGlobe. ISBN 9780500970713[29][30]

References

  1. Tully, Judd "Maryam Homayoun-Eisler's Six Year Journey from Collector to Historian", Art+Auction Retrieved 14 June 2016
  2. "In Conversation With Maryam Eisler". Unseenamsterdam.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  3. Bartels, E.B. "Wellesley in Art: Interview with Maryam Eisler ’89". Retrieved 15 June 2016
  4. "Maryam Eisler Presents Searching for Eve in the American West". Harpers Bazaar. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  5. https://www.artsy.net/photo-london-2016/browse/artist/maryam-eislerArtsy Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  6. Plough, Joshua "Tristan Hoare at Photo London" Design Exchange Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  7. Weinstein, Kara (16 April 2017). "Croched Cowboys and Nature Nudes". Vice Magazine. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  8. Qasim Ashfaq, Mohammed "Maryam Eisler Meets Mohammed", Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 16 June 2016
  9. "In Conversation With Maryam Eisler". Unseenamsterdam.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  10. "Maryam Eisler". Thames & Hudson. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  11. "The 100 Most Powerful Women in Art", Artnet News. Retrieved 15 June 2016
  12. "Who Are the Most Influential Women in the European Art World?", Artnet News. Retrieved 1 June 2016
  13. "Maryam Eisler New Exhibition 'Imagining Tina: A Dialogue With Edward Weston'". Ikon London Magazine. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  14. Whitechapel Gallery Trustees,
  15. Harris, Gareth; Forwood, Thomas "The networks that buy the Tate’s art", The Art Newspaper. Retrieved 15 June 2016
  16. "Artist, Patron, Author: Maryam Eisler on the Soft Power of Global Art". artnetnews.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  17. "See the Sensual Photographic Debut of Collector and Art Patron Maryam Eisler". Artnet. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  18. "Maryam Eisler: Strategic Advisor". Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  19. "See the Sensual Photographic Debut of Collector and Art Patron Maryam Eisler". Artnet. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  20. Photo London Advisory Board
  21. Prix Pictet Nominators
  22. "Art and Reality: A Symposium on Contemporary Middle Eastern Art in Context". wellesley.edu. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  23. Shahmanesh Banks, Nargess "Book: Unleashed: Contemporary Art From Turkey", Wallpaper. Retrieved 15 June 2016
  24. Sutherland, Julia Art and Patronage Financial Times Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  25. Sanctuary ArtDaily Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  26. Waters, Florence Sanctuary: Britain’s Artists and their Studios: review The Telegraph Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  27. Caraher, Meredith Londons ICA Marshals Cheerleaders and hot-dogs for Art Studio America Book Launch Art+Auction Retrieved 21 June 2016
  28. Laurence, Rebecca American Artists in their Studios BBC Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  29. Caspari, Maya London Burning: Portraits from a Creative City Archived 23 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine Institute of Contemporary Arts, Retrieved on 21 June 2016
  30. Poole, Robert London’s Most Creative Examined and Captured in New Book Art + Auction Retrieved on 21 June 2016
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