Hamid Dabashi
June 15, 1951
Hamid Dabashi is a distinguished cultural critic and author whose work illuminates Persian literature and Iranian culture. His prolific output, comprising numerous books and essays, delves into themes ranging from medieval and modern Islam to world art and philosophy. Dabashi challenges the confines of traditional European Orientalist and American area studies, making Iranian studies accessible to a broader audience. He is also the founder of a project dedicated to preserving Palestinian cinema and a strong advocate for transnational art and independent world film.
