Art

Iranian director Hamid Labkhandeh passes away

Renowned Iranian director Hamid Labkhandeh has passed away at the age of 70.

Iran actor Payman Maadi among Sundance 2022 jury members

Iranian actor Payman Maadi has been selected as one of the jury members in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in the US. The film festival will take place in hybrid format from Jan. 20 to 30.

“A Hero” nominated for awards in CFCA

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s “A Hero” has been nominated for two awards from Chicago Film Critics Association.

Color and light combination in dream palace

A creative artist in the city of Saleh Abad, Hamadan Province, has used colorful pottery fragments to decorate the walls of a house turning it to a palace of light and color.

Masoud Kimiai paintings exhibit draws droves of visitors

An exhibition displaying the paintings of the famous Iranian director Masoud Kimiai has triggered huge enthusiasm among visitors.

Iran Calligraphy Heritage in Malek Musuem

The 16th session of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paris has recognized the “National Program to Safeguard Traditional Art of Calligraphy in Iran” as an intangible heritage.

Iran’s ‘Cinema Verite’ underway in Tehran

The 15th edition of the Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite" is underway in the capital Tehran.

Iran’s ‘A Hero’ nominated for Golden Globe

Nominations for the 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, and Asghar Farhadi’s acclaimed film ‘A Hero’ is among the five nominees in the Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language category.

Closing ceremony of the 20th Festival of Ritual and Traditional Drama

From among 285 works contesting various sections of Iran’s 20th Festival of Ritual and Traditional Drama, 96 works competed in sections of scene, field, ritual (imitation and Ta'zieh), Iranian dramas, traditional dolls, Iran’s shoots, coffeehouse and international seminar. The event lasted one week and ended on Sunday.

Iran’s Farhadi to receive directing award at Palm Springs Film Fest

Variety will honor two-time Academy Award-winning director Asghar Farhadi at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January as part of the publication’s annual “10 Directors to Watch” and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Parker Palm Springs.

Handwoven Takab carpets registered by WIPO

Iran says handwoven carpets manufactured in the city of Takab in West Azarbaijan Province have been registered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Asghar Farhadi’s ‘A Hero’ to contest in 2022 Oscars

"A Hero", written and directed by renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, will contest in the best international feature film category of the 94th Academy Awards.

Iranian movie ‘The Badger’ wins award at Italy festival

Iranian filmmaker Kazem Mollaei has received the award for best director at the Terni Film Festival in Italy for "The Badger".

Iranian movie “Khonyar’s Children” wins prize at Moscow film festival

The Iranian movie “Khonyar’s Children” has stolen the show at the 41st International Student Festival organized by the Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK).

Iranian actor chosen as head of jury in US film festival

Iranian cinema and theater actor Hamid Farkhonejad has been selected as the head of the jury of the 20th International Brightlight Film Festival in the United States.

Iranian movie “Orca” wins audience awards at Qatar festival

“Orca”, the story of an Iranian swimmer who earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, has won the audience award at the Ajyal Film Festival in Qatar.

“Tally Stick”, a combination of calligraphy and sculpture

An exhibition of Iranian artist Einoddin Sadeghzadeh's works entitled "Tally Stick" is underway in Negar Gallery in Tehran.

Exhibition of Vintage Cars Opens in Tehran

An exhibition of Iran’s classic cars has opened in Tehran, showcasing an invaluable collection of vintage cars of historical importance.

Iranian, Afghan artworks on display in Tehran

The Sateen Exhibition, displaying Iranian and Afghan artists’ works, is underway in Tehran.

Iranian film wins award in Belgrade festival

A film directed by prestigious Iranian filmmaker Marjan Khosravi entitled “Snow Names” has won the award for the best movie in the student sector of the International Festival of Ethnological Film in Belgrade.

Iranian Illustrator Juxtaposes Omar Khayyam & Fyodor Dostoevsky in Painting

An Iranian illustrator has put on display a painting featuring Iranian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam and prominent Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky as a medium to show the cultural interaction of Iran and Russia.

Iranian artist holds exhibition entitled “Amazed by Bird”

The exhibition of Iranian painter and sculptor Pantea Rahmani entitled “Amazed by Bird entitled “Amazed by Bird” began on September 10 and will run until September 28.

Iran’s Yazd City: World’s Largest Adobe Town

The historical city of Yazd in central Iran is the world’s largest adobe town.

Persian carpet making to go on display in Portugal

An exhibition of Persian carpet making will be held in the Portuguese town of Mira de Aire this month.

Chilling with Vincent at Pier 36

The city of New York is hosting an immersive exhibition of art on the banks of the East River, projecting the masterpieces of the great post-impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh.

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