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.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 16

IFP Editorial Staff - April 16, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, April 16, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Mashhad to Host Louvre Exhibit after End of Tehran Show

IFP Editorial Staff - April 16, 2018

An exhibition of artworks on loan from the Louvre will be held in the city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, after the end of the show in the capital Tehran, said a senior Iranian official.

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Iranian People Commemorate Renowned Persian Poet Attar

IFP Editorial Staff - April 15, 2018

April 14 or Farvardin 25 in the Iranian calendar is the day to commemorate Attar of Nishapur, the Persian and Muslim poet, theoretician of Sufism, and hagiographer.

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Syria Strikes Widely Covered by Iranian Newspapers on April 15

IFP Editorial Staff - April 15, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 15, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Georgian Cinema to Be Reviewed at Iran’s Fajr Festival

IFP Media Wire - April 15, 2018

A new space has been created at the 36th Fajr International Film Festival, to be held in Tehran April 19-27, bringing together some of the best contemporary movies from Georgia’s fast growing and dynamic cinema.

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Tehran Hosting Aldo Salucci’s “Underworld” Photo Exhibit

IFP Editorial Staff - April 15, 2018

Acclaimed Italian photographer Aldo Salucci has held an exhibition in Tehran called “Underworld” under the auspices of Iranian Artists Forum and the Italian embassy in Tehran.

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Iranian Works of Art Shine at Dubai Art Fair

IFP Editorial Staff - April 12, 2018

Iranian artists made their presence felt at a major Dubai art event back in March, receiving compliments from visitors.

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Iran’s Handicrafts in Photos: Ancient Art of Qalamkari

IFP Editorial Staff - April 12, 2018

Qalamkari or Kalamkari is a beautiful type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, mostly produced in Iran and India.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

IFP Editorial Staff - April 12, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, April 12, and picked headlines from 20 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 April 11

IFP Editorial Staff - April 11, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, April 11, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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San’ati Museum in Tehran Home to 6,000 Art Pieces

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 10, 2018

Ali-Akbar San’ati Museum, a gallery of the Iranian maestro’s artworks, is located in a historic building in central Tehran belonging to the Qajar era.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 10

IFP Editorial Staff - April 10, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, April 10, and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Tehran’s Beauties in Photos: Museum of Glass Paintings

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 10, 2018

Tehran’s Museum of Glass Painting, the only one of its kind in Iran and the second one in the world, is a unique museum showcasing reverse paintings on glass.

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Kitaro Talks of His Interest in Iranian Folk Music

IFP Editorial Staff - April 10, 2018

Acclaimed Japanese musician and composer Masanori Takahashi, globally known by his nickname Kitaro, say he often listens to the Iranian folk music and considers it highly valuable.

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Leader: Violating People’s Privacy in Iranian Messaging Apps ‘Haram’

IFP Editorial Staff - April 9, 2018

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the officials must respect the security and privacy of the users of Iranian messaging apps.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 9

IFP Editorial Staff - April 9, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, April 9, and picked headlines from 20 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 April 8

IFP Editorial Staff - April 8, 2018

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 8, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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