Art

Kish Island to host 1st intl. sculpture symposium

The pleasant climate of Kish Island in winter, proper facilities, and the ease of transportation for foreign passengers without any visa requirement will boost the presence of international artists in the event.

Art needs freedom and with courage comes freedom

Grandson of the late Imam, Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, has said that it takes courage to enjoy freedom which is itself a must for art.

Restored Sphere by Arnaldo Pomodoro is unveiled in a Tehran Museum

Organization of such a ceremony is a reflection of good relations between Iranian and Italian artists, said the director of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

Whenever I reach the end, I start from scratch

Newsha Tavakolian, a self-taught photographer, says her success has no bearing on her gender.

He did not lose his life, life lost him

Hassan Hazer Moshar, a self-taught artist who took up art at the age 70 after he came out of a coma, has passed away.

A dress with a message of peace and solidarity with the world

An Iranian dress designer makes a traditional dress to be a representative of Iranian culture in the Asian Cup 2015.

The wrinkled Mona Lisa on display in a Tehran gallery

Wrinkles are not a reflection of death, annihilation; rather they are a sure sign of life. They represent aging which is still beautiful.

Iranian children shine in Bulgarian Painting Contest

A number of Iranian children were awarded at the Bulgarian painting competition entitled “Music and Devotional Dances”.

Traditional art of matting in Iran in photos

People in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, weave mats or wicker mats by palm leaf fibers.

Uselessness is part of contemporary art

The exhibition which showcases a collection of artworks by Mr. Tanavoli’s students is intended to define the concept of uselessness in arts.

Macedonia hosts Iranian cultural program

A photo exhibition by an Iranian photographer along with a fair of Persian arts has been staged in Macedonia.

Iran hosts Nelson Mandela poster exhibition

An exhibition entitled 'Nelson Mandela, Bird of Liberty' is being held at the Iran Artists Forum to commemorate the first anniversary of Mandela’s death.

Artworks by Adel Younesi on display in Paris: “Eternal Feast”

The ‘Eternal Feast’ exhibition in Paris displays a selection of over 20 paintings by Iranian artist Adel Younesi.

London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam to go to Europe

London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam, a joint production of Iran and the Netherlands which is on stage in Iran, will have performances in Europe in 2015.

Tehran hosts exhibition of Brazilian photographer

“One of my aims is to display the natural beauty of Brazil to its people,” said the Brazilian photographer whose photos have been put on display in Tehran.

Heated debate over an Iranian musician’s failure to accept prestigious French award rages

Ali Moalem has taken a swipe at Mohammad-Reza Shajarian; Hossein Alizadeh’s refusal to accept a French prize still triggers debate.

Iranian musician refuses French Chevalier of Legion of Honor

Hossein Alizadeh, a leading Iranian classical composer and musician, has refused to receive France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor to be only known as an artist with no prestigious title.

Iran museum displays Latin American dolls

Five-hundred-forty dolls from 53 counties went on display in late November in Iran’s Nations' Dolls Museum.

Culture minister condoles with nation on demise of pop singer

Ali Jannati has extended his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Iranian pop singer Morteza Pasha’ie.

Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei

A big, tearful funeral procession is held in Tehran for the famed Iranian musician, composer and pop singer, Morteza Pashaei.

Iran poster enters top list of World Food Day contest

A poster by a 10-year-old Iranian boy secured a berth on the finalists’ list of the 2014 World Food Day Poster Contest.

Indonesia hosts Iranian cultural programs in Jakarta

Iranian art works, traditional costumes, calligraphy and paintings are on display in an Iranian festival of culture and arts in Jakarta.

Art for Humanity WFP Exhibition opens in Tehran

The Art for Humanity WFP Exhibition opened in Tehran with the UN expressing hope that it could effectively deal with the global hunger challenge.

Iranian artists to organize charity event to help the hungry

Iranian artists contribute to the efforts of the United Nations food agency to take on global hunger.

Iranian Culture Week to be held in Tunisia

As part of efforts to boost cultural ties, Tehran is to organize a cultural event in Tunis.

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