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Art News of Iran – Painting, sculpture, installation, creativity – the latest news and stories from galleries and museums in Tehran and across Iran.
Iranian Artist Depicts Human Impact on Environment
Rash is the title of an exhibition of paintings by Ali Mo’ameri, which deals with the negative impacts of human interference on the environment and nature.
Meshkinfam Museum; A Gem of Visual Arts in Shiraz
Meshkinfam Art Museum, a residence-turned-museum in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, has gained fame as a treasure trove of visual arts attracting visitors.
Iranian Acid Attack Victims Turn into Fashion Models
An Iranian institute has picked a number of female victims of acid attack as clothing models.
Female Iranian Calligrapher Writes Out Entire Quran with Gold Ink
An Iranian calligrapher, who is said to be the second female calligrapher of the Muslim world, has written the entire Quran in the naskh style of calligraphy using gold ink.
Winners of COVID-19 Cartoon Festival to Be Displayed at Iran’s Urban Sites
Organizers of an international cartoon festival on the battle with coronavirus have decided to display a preview of the award-winning works at the public places of various Iranian cities.
Iranian Artist Designs Badge to Appreciate Nurses’ Efforts against COVID-19
An Iranian artists has created a work of art to appreciate the efforts of nurses who are risking their lives to take care of COVID-19 patients.
Iran Holds Painting Contest for Kids Quarantined at Home
Tehran’s Golestan Gallery has held a painting competition for children during the days of COVID-19 lockdown.
A Closer Look at Iranian Version of Banksy
Wosartt is the nickname of a young talented Iranian artist, who has found so many fans among the youngsters in society as the Iranian version of Banksy.
Iranian Artists Produce Mask at Hafez Hall of Tehran
A number of Iranian theatre, television and music artists have set up a charity workshop to produce masks at the Hafez Hall of Tehran amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran Praises Artists, Media for Their Contribution to Fight against COVID-19
A senior Iranian official has commended the role played by art and media sectors in the campaign against the COVID-19 outbreak.
Art Dubai Online Catalogue Displaying Iranian Works of Art
As the outbreak of coronavirus has postponed the 14th edition of Art Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, organizers of the international fair have exhibited the works of art from a number of Iranian galleries in the online catalogue of the event.
Iranian Artist Tells How It Is to Spend 10 Years in Self-Isolation
While the outbreak of coronavirus in the world has turned self-isolation into an effective precautionary measure to protect the people’s health, an Iranian artist tells the story of his reclusive life over the past 10 years, saying that living in quarantine is not as difficult as it may seem.
Iran Expresses Solidarity with World on COVID-19 in Videomapping Event
Tehran has hosted a videomapping event at the iconic Azadi Tower to express solidarity with the world amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Artists from 68 Countries to Take Part in Iran’s Corona Cartoon Contest
Artists from 68 countries have submitted their works to Iran to take part in an international cartoon contest called “We Defeat Corona”.
Iran Holds International Cartoon Festival on Coronavirus Battle
Cartoonists from more than 50 countries have participated in a contest held by Iran in the virtual space, entitled “We’ll Defeat Coronavirus”.
Sculpture Symposium Underway in Iran’s Isfahan
The Isfahan Sculpture Symposium is being in the central Iranian city, featuring novel ideas by Iranian artists.
Iranian Artist Releases Work on How to Fight Coronavirus
Prominent Iranian designer Hamid Bahrami has released a work in which he illustrates the ways to prevent the COVID-19 disease.
Iranian Magnum Opus Artwork Put Up for Online Sale (+Video)
A masterpiece of carving art, created by an acclaimed Iranian artist, has been put up for sale at an auction with a minimum sale price of 500,000 US dollars.
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.