Iranian Artists

Minister defends “music” policy while observing religious criteria

To maintain the vitality and dynamism of Iranian music, everyone should make a contribution, said Jannati at the closing of the 30th International Fajr Music Festival.

Creator of A Separation in a close-up

Face to Face with Asghar Farhadi, a book by Esmaeil Mihandoust, offers a vivid portrait of the renowned Oscar-winning Iranian film director.

Iranian Kamancheh player to perform with Estonian string orchestra

The Estonian string orchestra conducted by Sigrid Kuulmann will perform a few pieces with Iranian Kamancheh player Hamid Reza Afarideh at Fajr Music Festival.

A newly released album, a prelude to female solo songs in Iran

Javan, a principlist daily, criticizes the release of a female-male duet as a prelude to solo female singing.

Soul of late maestro Jalil Shahnaz is happy with performance of young musicians

Many of the performances of the festival have drawn admiration from experts, creating fresh hopes that a promising future is awaiting Persian classical music.

Acclaimed Shahrdad Rouhani to conduct orchestra in Tehran

The concert will be held on January 22 and 23 in cooperation with prominent musicians from Tehran Symphony Orchestra.

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.

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.

France to release Ali Reza Qorbani’s album

Lost in Love, a new album by Iranian vocalist Ali Reza Qorbani, which has been recorded by the French company Accords Croisés, is slated to be released in Paris.

Uselessness is part of contemporary art

The exhibition which showcases a collection of artworks by Mr. Tanavoli’s students is intended to define the concept of uselessness in arts.

Iranian actress Merila Zarei wins award at the 2014 Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Merila Zarei has won the Best Actress Award at the 8th Asia Pacific Screen Awards for her role in the Iranian war drama ‘Track 143’ directed by female filmmaker Narges Abyar.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Iran Tar virtuoso Keyvan Saket to perform in Canada

Keyvan Saket, a remarkable Iranian musician, is to stage a concert in Canada on December 1, 2014.

Iranian artists to organize charity event to help the hungry

Iranian artists contribute to the efforts of the United Nations food agency to take on global hunger.

Iran artists works displayed at Art Expo Malaysia

The longest-running art fair in Southeast Asia, the Art Expo Malaysia (AEM) has hosted the works by five Iranian artists.

Most famous Iranian folkloric ensemble to stage charity concerts

The Kamkars, a very famous Iranian ensemble, are to stage charity concerts in Iran and Europe.

Iranian carpet-weaver replaces loom with canvas

Monavar Ramezani, a veteran Iranian carpet-weaver, takes up painting and proves successful in the new gig.

Paintings that are a nostalgia trip for many Iranians

A discontinued car model is a fixture of the paintings by young Iranian painter Hossein Soltani.

Black Sun wishes the world an ocean of peace and a mountain of wealth

Members of Iranian Black Sun band explain what prompted them to sing anti-war songs.

Women and Jewelry; From Conservatism to Adventurism

Prominent Iranian sculptor Parviz Tanavoli has shared his thoughts on the relationship between women and jewelry.

A closer look at Iran’s National Orchestra

A closer look at Iran’s National Orchestra through the eyes of a renowned composer.

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