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 Dec. 9
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
How principlist daily reacts to President Rouhani’s Student Day speech
Kayhan criticizes the president for his failure to denounce the US in his Student Day speech.
Pamuk’s first novel to be rendered into Persian
Alireza Seifuddini, an Iranian translator, is to render ‘Mr. Cevdet and His Sons’, a novel written by Turkish recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature Orhan Pamuk.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 8
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran hosts Nelson Mandela poster exhibition
An exhibition entitled 'Nelson Mandela, Bird of Liberty' is being held at the Iran Artists Forum to commemorate the first anniversary of Mandela’s death.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 7
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Artworks by Adel Younesi on display in Paris: “Eternal Feast”
The ‘Eternal Feast’ exhibition in Paris displays a selection of over 20 paintings by Iranian artist Adel Younesi.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 6
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam to go to Europe
London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam, a joint production of Iran and the Netherlands which is on stage in Iran, will have performances in Europe in 2015.
Tehran hosts exhibition of Brazilian photographer
“One of my aims is to display the natural beauty of Brazil to its people,” said the Brazilian photographer whose photos have been put on display in Tehran.
Iranian programmers develop an app to help tune Iranian instruments
Iranian programmers have developed a tuning application – Kook Yar – for six musical instruments.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 4
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
OIC ministers call for closer media cooperation
Information and communication ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have emphasized the necessity for closer media cooperation among OIC member states to show the true image of Islam.
Heated debate over an Iranian musician’s failure to accept prestigious French award rages
Ali Moalem has taken a swipe at Mohammad-Reza Shajarian; Hossein Alizadeh’s refusal to accept a French prize still triggers debate.
Free access to information bylaw confirmed
Iran has adopted a bylaw which calls for the release of and free access to public information without inquiring about the intention of applicants.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 3
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran committed to OIC objectives: Culture minister
Iran's culture minister has told an Islamic Conference of Information Ministers that the Muslim world needs solidarity and cooperation more than ever before.
Russian film festival honors two Iranian figures
Abyar was awarded the Best Film prize for her first feature film Objects in the Mirror Are Closer than They Appear and the film’s actress Gelareh Abbasi took the Best Actress award.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 2
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Why a top Iranian musician turned down prestigious French award, fellow musician answers
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian comments on why Hossein Alizadeh refused to receive France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor.
Iranian newspaper editorials and columns
Editorials and columns on subjects ranging from Iran’s foreign relations to a recent decision of an Iranian musician to turn down a prestigious French award.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 1
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Shakespeare my magic carpet to Iran
Professor Stephen Greenblatt, who was in Iran to attend the First Int’l Conference on Shakespeare Studies, has said, “I never thought that Shakespeare would become my magic carpet to the land of Persia, where I wished I could have seen someday”.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 30
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.
Iranian musician refuses French Chevalier of Legion of Honor
Hossein Alizadeh, a leading Iranian classical composer and musician, has refused to receive France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor to be only known as an artist with no prestigious title.