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Vocalist Salar Aqili sings “Sun of the Orient” in memory of health workers died of COVID-19
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Christmas in Tehran of the view Azadeh Jafarian's camera

Kim Kardashian calls review of death-row inmate’s case the ‘best news ever’

Kim Kardashian has called the court-ordered delay of a Texas woman’s execution the “best news ever”.
Iranian Artists Forum reviews contemporary Japanese cinema

The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum is reviewing contemporary Japanese cinema in a special program.
Shahla Nazerian died after a heart attack

Shahla Nazerian, Iran’s veteran voice actress, died after a heart attack at the age of 75 on Sunday

Mohammadreza Masumi wins Greenstorm Global Photography Award

“White and Colorful” by Iranian photographer Mohammadreza Masumi has won the 13th edition of the Greenstorm Global Photography Award, the organizers…
Mohammadreza Masumi wins Greenstorm Global Photography Award

“White and Colorful” by Iranian photographer Mohammadreza Masumi has won the 13th edition of the Greenstorm Global Photography Award, the organizers…
“Water, Wind, Dust, Bread” in 18th edition of ZagrebDox

Acclaimed Iranian movie “Water, Wind, Dust, Bread” is competing in the 18th edition of ZagrebDox, an international documentary film festival underway in the…
Attendee outfits do not disappoint at the 24th Costume Designers Guild Awards

Attendee outfits at the 24th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) did not disappoint as the ceremony returned in person in Santa Monica, California.
Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kenneth Branagh in running for Baftas

Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch and Sir Kenneth Branagh are among the stars in the running to win a Bafta on Sunday.
“Why Trust Science?” at Iranian bookstores

A Persian translation of Naomi Oreskes’ “Why Trust Science?” has been published by Now in Tehran.
“Descendants”, “Zaferanieh, near Sunset” win awards at Philippines film festival

Iranian films “The Descendants” and “Zaferanieh, near Sunset” have won awards at the Pambujan International Film Festival in the Philippines.
Sean Penn hails Ukrainian people as ‘historic symbols of courage and principle’

Sean Penn has said the Ukrainian people and their President Volodymyr Zelensky have “risen as historic symbols of courage and principle” as Russian troops…
After a 10-year hiatus, Disney returns to present Egyptian dubbing in Incanto

For the first time in Spanish, Chinese and French dubbings, Disney presents its latest films “Incanto” for its audience in the Arab world with two separate…
Architect Farshid Moussavi honored with Jane Drew Prize

UK-based Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi has been awarded the Jane Drew Prize for Architecture 2022.
Giorgio Armani dress worn by Meghan during Oprah interview named dress of 2021

The Giorgio Armani dress worn by the Duchess of Sussex during her CBS special with Oprah has been named dress of the year by the Fashion Museum in Bath.
"Smile of the Mask" to be screened at the US Cinequest Film Festival.

Directed by Abbas Ghazali, the Iranian short film "Smile of the Mask" is scheduled to be screened at the US Cinequest Film Festival.
international festival in Brazil is hosting The Iranian film, ‘Old Man’s Heavy Sleep,’

The Iranian film, ‘Old Man’s Heavy Sleep,’ will be screened at an international festival in Brazil.
Five iranian films will go to Berlin International Film Festival

The 72nd edition of Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) will host five Iranian films in different sections.
Who are going to sing in expo 2020 dubai?

Iranian traditional signer Alireza Qorbani will have a joint performance with Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov on February 20 in Expo 2020 Dubai, the United…
Stars show love for Jennifer Aniston on her 53rd birthday

Reese Witherspoon and Courtney Cox have expressed their love for Jennifer Aniston on her 53rd birthday.
"Mehdi Position" Wins best film awards at fajr festival

Closing ceremony of 40th edition International Fajr Film Festival in underway in Iranian capital of Tehran and the winners are due to be announced

Hediyeh Mortazian, Director of Deilaman Gallery: Original Iranian calligraphy shines in the world, but calligraphers live hard in Iran

Hedyeh Mortazian, the director of Deilaman Gallery, says that as Iranian calligraphy registered in UNESCO World Heritage List, attention has been drawn to…
Folios from Shahnameh Extremely Welcome at Fourth Baran Auction

TEHRAN –(Iranart) - Five folios from a rare manuscript of the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, was the top lot of the 4th Baran…
Key Facts About Fourth Baran Auction

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – Seventy-one ancient works, some dating back more than a century, will be put on sale at the fourth edition of the Baran Auction.
Iranian Art Sets Auction Records in Baran’s Third Biggest Sale

TEHRAN –(Iranart) - Over half of the art may have been guaranteed to sell before this year’s Baran Handwriting Impression & Calligraphy Auction even got…

With Aydin Aghdashloo About these days

TEHRAN. (Iranart) –Aydin Aghdashloo, a well-known master of Iranian art (painting), has been facing accusations in cyberspace for several years, and he has…
Finnish Filmmakers See Opportunities in Co-Production with Iran

TEHRAN –(Iranart) - Three Finnish cineastes talked about their country’s film industry and the possibility of joint productions with Iran.
Kenro Izu Talks Platinum Print, Digital Photography and Passion to Visit Sacred Places

TEHRAN. (Iranart) - Veteran Japanese photographer says he was surprised to see that so many historical houses in Iran were renovated with a small budget.
From Art Tourism in Iran to Baran Auction with Mahboubeh Kazemi Doulabi

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – The manager of Taraneh Baran Gallery and Baran Auction believes Iran has the capacity and the means to organize exhibition museums for…
Iranian Architect: Soltaniyeh Dome’s Double-Shell Structure Is Unique

TEHRAN. (Iranart) –Iranian architect Parviz Talaei says the Mausoleum of Il-khan Oljeitu, known as the Soltaniyeh Dome, a 700-year-old brick structure located…
Licensed Buskers Gain Reputation on Tehran Metro Underground

TEHRAN – (Iranart) - The Tehran Metro Underground busking scheme is a hit with performers and the travelling public. Passengers enjoy hours of live music,…
Aydin Aghdashloo Lauds Baran Calligraphy Auction

TEHRAN – (Iranart) - Aydin Aghdashloo regretted the fact that modern Iranian society has distanced itself from traditional Persian art.

“Pasargad Bank” Iran’s Art Market Facilitator / People Welcome Pasargad Bank’s Treasury Containing 600 Unique Artwork in Negarestan Museum Garden / Along with Statements of Ali Akbar Amin Tafreshi

All around Iran, Iran’s one hundred years of modern visual art is gathered in one place: The Museum of Contemporary Visual Arts of Pasargad Bank in Negarestan…
Alireza Asanloo, Sadegh Hedayat in Mojdeh Art Gallery

Alireza Asanloo narrates an unique narrative of Sadegh Hedayat the famous Iranian writer in Mojdeh art gallery.
Mohammad Chebi and the art market secrets in Turkey, Iran and Middle East / from founding Modern Islamic art gallery in London to the Haliyeh award / Nazmi Ziya is from the same generation of Claude Monet but has not been advertised

Countries such as Iran and Turkey both are way more behind from the world’s modern art. It is true that we can name artists from Iran and turkey whose…
Hossein Hashempoor: Why Is Art Budget Same as a Few Footballer Salaries?

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – The current economic downturn in Iran has to a great extent affected the art and culture market. Thanks to a lack of budget, many Iranian…
Hossein Hashempoor: Telly Put Iranian Music in Life Support

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – There are some questions that need to be asked over and over again from the IRIB, which claims to be a state television yet never bothers…
Hossein Hashempoor: Iran Art and Strictness - Why?

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – Iranian artists insist that critics who target art day in day out should likewise take a good look at their own fields and critique them…
Persian Calligraphy: A Capital Market for All Seasons

TEHRAN – (Iranart) - More and more investors in the world are looking at the art market as an alternative to traditional investment assets. At the same time,…
Hossein Hashempoor: The Curious Case of Filtering Iran Art

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – Just like art works, media outlets and websites should who what is going on in the real society.
Hossein Hashempoor: Why Women’s Concert is Held Before Darkness

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – Women singers don’t have opportunity to have the music album, their only chance to being seen are these concerts which dedicated to women;…
Hossein Hashempoor: Artist vs. President - How Would It Be Like in Iran?!

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – Our artists are yet to forget how the Culture Ministry was left to its own devices to face the conservative camp three years ago. The…

Costumes Show, Installation Art in Ordibehesht Gallery

New costumes and clothing by Shaghayegh Arabi and installation art works by Fereydoun Ave are in view in Ordibehesht Gallery. The exhibition includes a…
1st Festival of Iranian Fashion - Opening Ceremony

Aseman Art and Culture Center was the venue for the opening ceremony of the first Festival of Iranian Fashion (CIPAL) in Tehran. Artists and fans attended the…

1950s ‘Persian Landscape’ article explored in new episode of ‘Domus Eyes on Iran’

TEHRAN –(Iranart)-The ninth episode of the ‘Domus Eyes on Iran’ video series ‘Persian Landscape. Domus First Look at Iran’, which was produced by the Italian…
Architect Farshid Moussavi honored with Jane Drew Prize

UK-based Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi has been awarded the Jane Drew Prize for Architecture 2022.
Iran, Germany to hold virtual archaeological symposium

TEHRAN – (Iranart)- Iran’s Research Institute for Cultural Heritage & Tourism (RICHT) and Tehran Department of the Deutsche Archäologische Institut (German…
Pouya Khazaeli Parsa featured in the new episode of Italian Embassy’s series “Domus Eyes on Iran"

TEHRAN –(Iranart)-The eight episode of the video series "Domus Eyes on Iran", produced by the Italian Embassy in Tehran in cooperation with the Milan-based…
Designs by Iranian architects win at WA Awards

TEHRAN.(Iranart) – Several Iranian architects and interior designers have been honored at the 35th edition of the WA Awards, which is organized by the World…
Fourth episode of “Domus Eyes on Iran” released

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The fourth episode of “Domus Eyes on Iran”, a video series dedicated to architecture and design, was released during a special ceremony in…
Azadi Tower, Ambassador of Iranian Culture in the Corona Days/ Mahdi Afzali's explanation

TEHRAN.(Iranart) – Azadi Tower, one of the subdivisions of the Rudaki's Arts and Culture Foundation, in days that Iran is struggling with coronavirus outbreak…
Farhad Ahmadi Dies at 70

TEHRAN.( Iranart)-Farhad Ahmadi died of cancer in Tehran on Monday. He was 70.
ICHHTO registers Versailles Palace of Iran as national heritage site

TEHRAN (Iranart) – The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has registered the Sabet Pasal Mansion, commonly known as the…
Siah Armanjani dies at 81

TEHRAN.(Iranart)- Siah Armanjaani has died of heart failure. He was 81.

Vocalist Salar Aqili sings “Sun of the Orient” in memory of health workers died of COVID-19

Video: Mehdi Sahabi exhibition in Tehran museum of contemporary arts curated by Mojdeh Tabatabaei/ Kimia Nakhaei reports

Christmas in Tehran of the view Azadeh Jafarian's camera