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Exhibition of Calligraphy Paintings Underway in Tehran

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A group calligraphy exhibition is underway in the Iranian capital, Tehran, showcasing a selection of calligraphy paintings by Iranian masters.
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Tehran Hosting Urban Arts Festival ahead of Nowruz

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The 6th Tehran Annual Urban Arts Festival has opened in the run-up to the Persian New Year which starts on March 21, 2021.
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Rarely-Seen Persian Artworks to Be Exhibited in Sydney

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A collection of rarely-seen Persian artworks and crafts is to be displayed at Australia’s Powerhouse Museum, a major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Sydney.
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‘Hanging Roots’ Exhibition Displays Trend of Human Decline

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Iranian artist Ali Vaziri has displayed at an exhibition called “hanging roots” his works of art which depict the trend of decline among human beings.
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Iran, Thailand to Work Together to Tackle COVID-19 Impact on Culture, Art

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Iran and Thailand have underlined the need to exchange experience on tackling losses inflicted on the culture and art sector due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iranian Miniature: A Unique, Fabulous School of Art

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The Iranian miniature, which was recently registered by the UNESCO as a world heritage, includes a whole range of arts, including flower and bird painting, illustration with human themes, illumination, decoration of books with Islamic-themed miniatures, etc.
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Tehran’s Old Alleys Get New ‘Colourful’ Life

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The 'Colourful Alley' is a project that seeks to breathe new life into the old alleys of the Iranian capital Tehran in collaboration with local residents.
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Iran to Attend Tokyo Int’l Art Fair Slated for March 2021

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Several Iranian artists will take part in the 2021 edition of Tokyo International Art Fair, which is to be held in March 2021.
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Miniature Art Registered on UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

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The miniature art has officially been registered on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Tehran’s Niavaran Palace Hosting Ceramics Biennial

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A national ceramics exhibition has been opened in Niavaran Cultural Centre, north of Tehran.
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Tehran’s Moqaddam Museum: A Qajar-Era Mansion with Exquisite Tilework

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The Moqaddam Museum in the Iranian capital, Tehran, is a tiled mansion dating back to the Qajar era.
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Iran’s Kashan Hosting Annual Contemporary Art Event

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The 10th Persbook Annual Contemporary Art Event is being held in the Iranian city of Kashan with works by 19 artists displayed in individual and collaborative sections.
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Master Farshchian: I Saw Imam Reza’s Face and Painted Him!

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Renowned Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian recounts how he painted his famous work of art which depicts Imam Reza, the eighth Shiite Imam.
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Iran in Photos: Murals of Tehran

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Paintings and murals that decorate the walls of the Iranian capital are sometimes lost in the city’s hustle and bustle.
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Iran’s Hamadan Hosts 3D Lighting Performance on Ashura

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On the occasion of first decade of Muharram, the historical events of the Islamic month are narrated with three-dimensional lighting in Iran.
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Tehran Hosts ‘Tough-Skinned’ Art Exhibition

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"Tough-skinned" is the title of a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures, displaying a collection of works by various Iranian artists.
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Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosts ‘Birth of Peace’ Group Exhibition

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A group exhibition of artworks titled "Birth of Peace" was held at Milad Tower of Tehran from 7 to 9 August, 2020.
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‘Let’s Stay Healthy’ Exhibits Works Created in Quarantine

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The “Let’s Stay Healthy" virtual exhibition is currently underway at Tehran’s Afrand Gallery, displaying the works Mohammad Baqer Ziaei has created under the pandemic lockdown.
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Iranian Artist Advances to Finals in UNESCO Painting Contests

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An Iranian artist has found her way into the final stage of a painting contest held by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Iran Objects to Turkey’s “Islamic Calligraphy” Proposal to UNESCO

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Iran has officially objected to Ankara’s proposal for the registration, by UNESCO, of what it calls “Islamic calligraphy” as part of Turkey’s intangible cultural heritage.
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Iranian Photographer Nominated for Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2020

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A series of photos taken by a young Iranian photographer has been shortlisted for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, an international photo contest held by Germany.
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Iran’s First ‘Gallery Alley’ Opens in Qavam Orangery of Shiraz

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The first "gallery alley" of Iran has been opened in the historical passage of Qavam Orangery, Shiraz.
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Bones Exhibition; A Link between Human Body and Nature

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Iranian artist Atash Shahkarami is holding an exhibition of her paintings called "The Bones" at Tehran’s Vista gallery.
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Jahan-Nama Museum; A Collection of Artworks from Entire World

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Jahan-Nama Museum, which contains collections of artworks from all over the world, is located in Sahebqaraniyeh Palace, northern Tehran.
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Engraving Art; Unique Manifestation of Iranian Culture, History

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Toreutics or the art of engraving patterns on metal objects is a traditional art in Iran that has long been practised by many people in different parts of the country.
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