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Maryam Eisler (née Homayoun) is an Iranian-born, London-based photographer, editor, and art patron.
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Early life and education
Born in Tehran in 1968, Eisler emigrated to Paris at age 10.
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.
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.
Eisler is a regular contributor to Harpers Bazaar Art magazine. 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", and one of the "The Most Influential Women in the European art world".
Boards
Eisler is a trustee of the Whitechapel Gallery, London, co-chair of Tate’s MENAAC (Middle East North African Acquisitions Committee), 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, and is a nominator for the Prix Pictet Photography Prize, She also served on Wellesley College's board between 2012 and 2015.
Edited publications
Best friends
Eisler is renowned to be among a clique of low, middle and upper class artists, poets and writers residing in London and Newcastle. Among them are -