the iranian-born female artist has been awarded the 30,000  dorothy and lillian gish prize, one of the largest arts prizes.  the award ceremony takes place in new york city on oct 12, 2006.  image: guardians of revolution, 1994 the prize is now in its 13th year;  previous winners have included theater director peter sellars (2005),  jazz saxophonist ornette coleman (2004), choreographer merce cunningham (2000),  singer bob dylan (1997)  and director robert wilson (1996).