Fajr Visual Arts Festival Underway in Iran
The 12th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival of Iran is gearing up for a closing ceremony after exhibiting more than 900 works of art.
International Fashion Festival Underway in Tehran
The 9th edition of Fajr International Fashion and Costume Festival is underway in Tehran with the participation of domestic artists and guests from 11 other countries.
Illustrated Works of Poetry Displayed at Tehran Exhibit
An exhibition is underway in Tehran, showcasing pictorial versions of poems by renowned Iranian poet Hafez.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Wall Paintings in Chabahar
Various wall paintings by the local artists of Chabahar in south-eastern Iran have given the port city an interesting, colourful look.
Javak-Kari; Traditional Art of Cutting Wood
Javak-kari is the delicate art of cutting and shredding wood, which dates back to the eighth century CE and has its origins in Iran’s Shiraz.
First Iranian Woman Filmmaker Dies at 92
Veteran actress and filmmaker Shahla Riahi has passed away at the age of 92 in Tehran, her family confirmed.
Iranian Craftsman Inscribes Quran on Stone
An artisan in Iran has turned his house into an exhibition of superb pieces of craftsmanship: stones on which are written the verses of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims.
Iranian Woman to Receive French Order of Arts and Letters
Iranian art gallery manager Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh has been invited by the French Minister of Culture to receive the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in early 2020.
Works of Iranian Sculptors Unveiled in Beirut
The municipality of Beirut has installed three stone sculptures created by Iranian artists in the Ghobeiry neighbourhood of the Lebanese capital.
Art Exhibition Features Mythical Figures on Wooden Spoons
An exhibition was recently held in Tehran where spoons replaced conventional canvases, displaying characters of mythology.
