Culture
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.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 8
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 7
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 6
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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 look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 5
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 4
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Qom is cultural hub of Islamic world
A religious affairs expert says religious books should help raise the readership's consciousness and self-awareness.
An interview with Shahram Nazeri about Mawlana and Iranian society
Artists should make the most of the trust that people have placed in them, said Shahram Nazeri.
Iranian translator Roshan Vaziri has died at 81
Roshan Vaziri, an Iranian translator of Polish literary works, has lost her battle against a brain tumor.
To be good humans, we need to render grudges a thing of the past
Seyyed Hassan Khomeini says the first thing society can do to march toward goodness is to let go of grudges.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 3
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Zoya Pirzad receives France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor
Zoya Pirzad has become the latest Iranian figure to receive France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor award.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 1
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 31
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 30
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Jewish Iranian Solayman Haim remembered in Tehran
Respected literati and senior government officials have paid tribute to the Jewish Iranian lexicographer, Solayman Haim, in a gathering in Tehran.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 29
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 28
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranian children shine in Bulgarian Painting Contest
A number of Iranian children were awarded at the Bulgarian painting competition entitled “Music and Devotional Dances”.
After a 2-month hiatus music events are staged in Iranian concert halls
With an agreement between police and Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, musical events are unlikely to be canceled due to a lack of coordination.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 27
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Seminary official and students weigh in on a TV series about clerics
Seminary students lead a simple and unassuming life. Unfortunately, the younger generation only knows clerics through TV.
Perils of holy ignorance
Prominent Shiite thinker Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad expounds on his book on the so-called holy ignorance.