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All News about Iranian Culture – A land of ancient traditions, famous for its art and poetry, Iran’s modern life is packed with cultural events of all sorts. Here you can find reports, interviews and opinion on art, music, literature, cinema, theatre, and more.

Art

Culture Minister Asks Justice Ministry to Help Protect Copyright Law

IFP Editorial Staff -
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati has asked the Ministry of Justice to help protect the copyright law in the country.
Art

Hafez; Inspiration for German Artist Paintings

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German artist Günther Uecker has opened an exhibition of his paintings in Iran’s Shiraz, all inspired by the sonnets of great Iranian poet, Hafez.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 3

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Books

Rouhani Opens Tehran Int’l Book Fair

Golrokh Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani on opened the 29th Tehran International Book Fair, being held in Shahr-e Aftab (Sun City) Exhibition Complex in south of the capital.
Books

Tehran International Book Fair – A New Atmosphere

Golrokh Askarieh -
Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Seyyed Abbas Salehi, who is also the director of the Tehran International Book Fair, has said that the event will experience a new atmosphere this year at Shahr-e Aftab, a newly-constructed fairground in southern Tehran.
Books

Tehran’s Shahr-e-Aftab Complex to Host International Fairs

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Shahre-Aftab (Sun City) Complex, a newly-constructed fairground in Southern Tehran, will host the 29th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair on May 4-14.    
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 2

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Europe

Gergiev, Top International Conductor, Invites Rahbari to Conduct St. Petersburg Orchestra

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As reported by Tasnim, and translated by IFP, Valery Gergiev, the world-renowned conductor who is directly supported by Vladimir Putin, officially invited Ali Rahbari...
Cinema

1st Tehran International Silent Film Festival Kicks Off

Golrokh Askarieh -
The 1st Tehran International Silent Film Festival is underway in the Iranian capital, and runs from April 30 to May 5 in two sections: National and International Cinema.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 1

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Art

Stuttgart Art Exhibit Explores Changing Life in Iran

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An art show underway at IFA Gallery in the German city of Stuttgart explores many aspects of changing life in Iran, the Institute for Foreign Relations (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen – IFA) has announced.
Books

Italian Professor: Malek Manuscript Collection is Valuable and Peerless

Emad Askarieh -
Amos Bertolacci from Scuola Normale Superiore University visited the Malek National Library and Museum, and studied the oldest version of Shifa’, the immortal work of Avicenna.
Art

Shiraz to Display Gunther Uecker’s Paintings Inspired by Hafez

Emad Askarieh -
A collection of paintings by German sculptor and op artist Gunther Uecker, all inspired by ghazals of Persian poet Hafez, will be displayed in an exhibition in Shiraz opening on May 1.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 30

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 28

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Art

Iran Artists Forum signs MoU with Austrian counterpart

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Iran Artists Forum signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Austrian House of Artists in a bid to promote cultural and artistic cooperation at the international level.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Books

Taxi-library in northern city promotes book-reading

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A taxi-driver in the northern city of Rasht has accommodated his car with books in a bid to encourage his passengers to read while travelling in his taxi.
Cinema

Fajr International Film Festival Culminates – Icelandic “Rams” Bags Top Prize

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 34th edition of the Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF), which kicked off in Tehran on April 20th, ended on Monday night.
Cinema

Iranian Producer Joins Cannes Film Festival Jury

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian producer Katayoon Shahabi is among those that will join president George Miller on the jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Environment

Saving the Earth Needs a Revolution in Environmental Protection

Emad Askarieh -
The Head of Department of Environment said a big revolution is needed in dealing with nature and the environment in order to save the earth and mankind.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 26

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Books

Finnish Edition of Shahnameh Unveiled in Tehran

Golrokh Askarieh -
A Finnish translation of a selection from Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh, by Jaakko Hameen-Anttila, a professor at the University of Helsinki, was unveiled during a ceremony in Tehran on Saturday.
Books

Over 60 foreign publishers to participate in Tehran Intl. Book Fair

Golrokh Askarieh -
Sixty-five publishing companies from around the world will showcase their latest offerings at the 29th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) during May.
Cultural Heritage

Iran and France Hold Cultural Soiree in Shiraz

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran and France held a cultural night in the historical city of Shiraz on the night of Apr 24.
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