A Loss for Words

Proceeds benefit: The Brooklyn Rail
Artist: Shirin Neshat

'A Loss for Words' is the first NFT collection by renowned artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat. Inspired by some of her earliest and most iconic photographs, the works in this series combine video, poetry and computer animation in a meditative gesture of prayer.

The Brooklyn Rail Founded in October 2000 and currently published 10 times annually, The Brooklyn Rail provides an independent forum for arts, culture, and politics throughout New York City and far beyond. In addition to the journal, other Rail initiatives include Rail Editions, which publishes books of poetry, experimental fiction, prose meditation, artists’ writings, and interviews with artists in addition to art and literary criticism. The Brooklyn Rail is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Proceeds from A Loss for Words benefit The Brooklyn Rail. Founded in October 2000, The Brooklyn Rail provides an independent forum for arts, culture, and politics throughout New York City and beyond. Other Rail initiatives include Rail Editions, which publishes books of poetry, experimental fiction, prose meditation, artists’ writings, art and literary criticism, and interviews with artists. The Brooklyn Rail is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 10% of primary sale proceeds and 10% of resale royalties (1% of the total resale price) are donated to The Brooklyn Rail.