Art

Late Filmmaker Kiarostami to Be Commemorated at Art Basel

The late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be commemorated at this year’s Hong Kong edition of Art Basel, a massive Swiss art fair and one of the premier events of the international art world.

Iran Stands at 11th Place in A’Design World Ranking

A’Design Competition, the world’s most important contest in the fields of architecture and designing, has introduced 2016 top countries based on the number of designers that have been granted with the A' Design Award.

“Made in Iran” Cartoon Festival Wraps Up in Tehran

The winners of the cartoon section of “Made in Iran” National-Cultural Festival were announced.

Beautiful Drawings of Iranian Artist on Ostrich Egg

An Iranian artist from Isfahan, a city in central Iran and the birthplace of many visual artists, have drawn beautiful traditional patterns on ostrich eggs.

Master of Popular Iranian Puppet Kolah Qermezi Dies at 49

Donya Fannizadeh, the master of the most popular Iranian puppet character, Kolah Qermezi, (the One with the Red Hat), has passed away after a long battle against cancer.

Two Art Expositions Underway in Tehran

The 5th edition of Sculpture Biennial for Urban Space, and the 4th International Art Festival of Resistance are being held in Tehran.

Iranian Artist’s Surreal Artwork on Boston Walls

Mahdi Qadyanloo, an Iranian surrealist artist with more than 100 murals in different cities, has completed a painting on a wall in the US city of Boston.

Iranian Photographer’s Work among 10 Finalists of Photo Walk 2016

A photo taken by an Iranian photographer has been named as one of the 10 finalists of annual Photo Walk competition.

Tehran to Host Res Artis Regional Meeting

The first Res Artis Meeting in the Middle East will be held on November 21-25 in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran Art Exhibition Uses Culture to Bridge Middle East Divides

In an art exhibition in Iran, artworks by Iranian and Arab artists have been put on display in a rare show of bonhomie in a region blighted by conflict and rift.

Iranian Female Story Tellers at Frankfurt Book Fair

During the recent Frankfurt Book Fair, the Iranian story-telling tradition known as ‘Naghali’ was presented to the visitors by Iranian female Naghals.

Iranian Artworks to Be Displayed in Christie’s Auction in Dubai

Christieʼs 250th anniversary celebrations continue this season in Dubai with sales of Modern and Contemporary Art (18 October).

Iranian Architecture Shines in Eastern Europe

Mehr Khaneh (House of the Sun), a project in Ukraine inspired by Iranian traditional architecture and the ancient culture and religion of Mithraism, has drawn foreign media attention in an international exhibition.

Swiss Aerial Photographer Finds Paradise Lost in Iran

Georg Gerster’s aerial photos of Iran will be demonstrated in a photography exhibition in Tehran in second half of September.

Iranian Artist Combines Painting with Music

An Iranian artist has combined painting with music, allowing viewers to play some music while watching the artworks.

Sand Sculpture Festival in Caspian Sea Coast in Northern Iran

A few days ago, a Sand Sculpture Festival was held in the Khazar Abad coast of Caspian Sea, near the city of Sari, northern...

Iranian Love Story Illustrated on a $5,800 Manteau

A gifted clothes designer has illustrated the old Iranian love story of Shirin and Farhad in miniature on a raw silk manteau, which is worth about $5,800 (200m rials).

Iran Undecided about Exhibition of Its World-Class Artworks in Europe

Although anti-Iran sanctions are removed as per the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, Tehran is still unsure whether to send some of its world-class artworks to Europe and display them in their museums.

Photo Exhibition in Tehran Marks Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

A photo exhibition was held on Monday, July 18, in Negarestan Garden in Tehran to mark the birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist.

Iranian Woman Wins UNESCO Photo Contest

Iranian photographer Sara Mardani won the UNESCO international photo competition, which aimed to promote reading books and spread the message of tolerance.

Photo Exhibition of Late Kiarostami Underway in Tehran

A number of photographs taken by the internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, who recently died in Paris, have been put on display since July 15...

Photo Story: From Childish Dreams to Palestine on Fire

Mahmoud Alkurd, a conceptual and fine art photographer, has portrayed the innocence of poor Palestinian children and their expectation for victory in his photographs and posters.

IAF Plans ‘$130 Art Sale’

The Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Art will soon hold a ‘$130 Art Sale’ in mid-September at the Iranian Artists’ Forum (IAF) in Tehran.

“Let’s Adorn Footbridges with Flowers”

Suicide has become a new concern in many modern cities, as more people are resorting to killing themselves to end the misery of their lives. Psychologists and sociologists look at suicide from different angles, but none deny the costs it imposes on the mental and psychological security of city-dwellers.

Iran Takes Part in Milan Architecture and Design Triennial

Iran took part in the 21st architecture and design triennial in Milan, entitled '21st Century,' for the first time.

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