Iranian Artists

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Human Rights

Renowned Iranian Artist Holds Painting Workshop for Child Labourers

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Kambiz Derambakhsh, an acclaimed Iranian graphic designer and cartoonist, has held a painting workshop for Iranian working children.
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World Should Know More about Iran’s Visual Arts: Hungarian Artist

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Gizella Varga Sinai, a Hungarian artist who has been living in Iran for years, believes that Iranian visual arts can be presented to the world just like its cinema.
Americas

New York Museum Protests Trump’s Visa Ban by Displaying Iranian Artists’ Works

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In a move to protest against Trump’s travel ban, New York City’s Museum of Modern Art has rehung part of its permanent collection with works by artists from Iran and two other majority-Muslim nations whose citizens are blocked from entering the US.
Art

Iranian Art and Culture Put on Display in Belarusian Capital

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Over 100 artworks have been put on display in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, as part of the Iranian Art Exhibition that opened in the art gallery of University of Culture in Minsk on 30 January.
IFP Exclusive

I Won’t Exchange My Instrument for Entire France: Iranian Musician

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Pahlevan Zangshahi, a veteran Iranian musician, says he has refused a tempting offer by France to give up his ancient musical instrument Qeychak.
Incidents

Iranian Artists Pay Tribute to Firefighters Killed in Plasco Collapse

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A number of Iranian artists as well as dozens of citizens gathered in front of Tehran’s City Theatre to pay tribute to the selfless firefighters who lost their lives or suffered injuries in the recent collapse of Plasco Building.
Art

Late Filmmaker Kiarostami to Be Commemorated at Art Basel

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The late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be commemorated at this year’s Hong Kong edition of Art Basel, a massive Swiss art fair and one of the premier events of the international art world.
IFP Coverage

Accomplished Iranian Painter and Sculptor Dies at 98

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Reza Laal Riahi, a renowned Iranian painter and sculptor, has passed away in the Belgian capital of Brussels at the age of 98.
Art

Iranian Artist Combines Painting with Music

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An Iranian artist has combined painting with music, allowing viewers to play some music while watching the artworks.
Music

Tehran Symphony Orchestra’s New Conductor Gives First Performance

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The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed its first concert under new conductor Shahrdad Rohani at Vahdat Hall on Wednesday May 25, after the Vienna-based Iranian maestro Ali Rahbari resigned from the orchestra in April.
IFP Exclusive

Artists Renovate Urban Spaces

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The Tehran Beautification Organization is hosting the annual Baharestan event, showcasing some of Tehran's urban arts in springtime.
Art

Creative Artworks Made from Corn Leaves

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An Iranian artist showcases her innovative works made of corn leaves
IFP Exclusive

3-Year-Old Tanbur Player Performs at Kermanshah Province Fajr Music Festival

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Today, on January 26th, Roshana will be exactly 3 years old. She is already an accomplished Tanbur player. She sometimes sings along when she...
Art

Aydin Aghdashloo became a Knight in Silence

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The French Embassy in Neauphle-le- Chateau Street in downtown Tehran on Jan. 12, 2016 played host to a ceremony awarding highest of the French government decoration, the Chevalier(Knight) to renowned Iranian Painter and art scholar Aydin Aghdashloo.
Art

Presence of Iranian artists in Biennale in Venice (PHOTOS)

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Iranian artists took part in the event for a seventh time.
Art

JCPOA sets the stage for Iran’s interaction with the rest of the world

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The culture minister has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action can prepare the ground for Iran to have interactions with the rest of the world in different areas such as culture and art.
Music

Armenian composer: I am glad I belong to the ranks of the insane

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Armenian composer Loris Tjeknavorian says that he is an Iranian musician who has based his pieces on the Iranian traditional and religious music.
Art

Iran unveils new miniature paintings by Mahmoud Farshchian

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Farshchian’s works have always been the most significant gifts I’ve ever offered to officials from other countries, Foreign Minister Zarif said during the unveiling ceremony.
Art

Iranian artworks on display at 2015 Art International Istanbul (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Istanbul art fair showcases paintings, a wooden sculpture, a collection of integrated artworks and a 3-part video by Iranian artists.
Music

Iconic Iranian vocalist Shajarian hospitalized in Tehran

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Shajarian’s family has said that the 75-year-old internationally acclaimed maestro will not be receiving any visitors and will soon be discharged.
Music

Iran’s National Orchestra back on stage

Emad Askarieh -
Iran's National Orchestra, led by Farhad Fakhreddini, has resumed its performance after years of absence.
Visual Arts

Sohrab Sepehri’s Painting Sold for $845K at 4th Tehran Auction

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The total revenue of the sales added up to over $6.4 million.
Art

The man of art moves on and leaves the past behind

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A solo exhibition last year by Aydin Aghdashloo pulled in a big crowd of his fans, young and old alike, who stood in long lines for hours to watch his great works.
Music

Tehran Symphony Orchestra back from hiatus

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Tehran Symphonic Orchestra has nothing less than the world’s famous orchestras and with constant practice can live up to international standards, said Iranian maestro Ali Rahbari.
Cinema

The image of you by Vank Cathedral sticks in my mind forever

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Isfahan owes a lot to Zaven Ghokasian; without his efforts, cinema wouldn’t have survived in this Iranian city.
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