Iranian Artists
The latest news and views about the Iranian artists
Fajr Festival’s Street Theatres Well Received in Tehran
The 36th edition of Fajr International Theatre Festival, the most important theatre event in Iran, is underway in Tehran in various fields, including street performances.
Belgium Centre for Fine Arts to Pay Tribute to Abbas Kiarostami
The Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, plans to commemorate the late legendary Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami by screening a number of his movies.
Iranian Audiences Wonderful: European Theatre Festival Organizer
A group of European theatre festival organizer who recently visited Iran have praised the Iranian theatre audiences saying these people are ‘wonderful’ in terms of their enthusiasm and reactions to what they see on the stage.
Chinese, Iranian Musicians Give Joint Performance in Memory of Seafarers
On the third day of the thirty-third International Fajr Music Festival, a band from China has given a joint performance with Iranian musicians and dedicated one of the songs to the Iranian sailors who are feared dead in a ship collision in Eastern China.
“Berlin, Rome to Display Items on Loan from Iranian Museum”
Berlin and Rome are in talks with Tehran to open exhibitions putting on show items on loan from Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Arts.
Iran Wins Two Prizes at Montreal Film Awards
The Iranian film “Kupal” has won the Grand Prix Narrative Feature at the international feature competition section of the Third Montreal Independent Film Awards. Another Iranian work also won the Grand Prix narrative Short.
Growing Popularity of Street Arts, Graffiti in Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Graffiti is referred to writings or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illegally on a wall or other surface, often within public view.
Iranian Painter Uses Nails to Create Artwork on Violence against Children
Renowned Iranian painter and cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has used hundreds of nails provided by his fans to create an artwork on Universal Children’s Day.
Legendary Singer Holds Benefit Concert for Iran Quake-Hit People
Legendary Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, and the Kamkars, Iran’s leading Kurdish family music ensemble, joined together in a concert to raise funds for the victims of the deadly earthquake which shattered their homeland Kermanshah in western Iran.
Iranian Painter Depicting Loneliness in Wall Paintings
A little known Iranian painter is trying to illustrate the loneliness of man in his single-colour wall paintings.
Vienna University of Music Keen to Promote Ties with Iran
A senior official with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has expressed the hope that Iran and Austria would expand their cooperation in the field of music.
Iranian Play to Portray Lives of Polish WWII Refugees
A play named “Isfahan, the City of Polish Children” written by the Iranian dramatist Mohammad Charmshir and choreographed by Roxana Mehrafzun will be staged in City Theatre of Tehran from November 27 to December 3.
Several Works by Iranian Artists Sold at Christie’s London
Iranian artworks at the Christie’s sales of ‘Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary Art’ and ‘Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds’ fetched high prices.
Cartoonist Trying to Correct Misconceptions about Iranian Women
On the sidelines of the First Art Festival of Farsi-speakers in Europe, the solo exhibition of Iranian cartoonistPante’aVaeznia will be held with the theme of ‘Women's rights in Iran’.
13 Iranian Artworks Put Up for Auction at Christie’s London
Thirteen Iranian artworks along with 44 other lots are to go under the hammer at the 23rd edition of Christie’s sale of ‘Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary Art’, slated for Oct. 25 in London.
Iran’s Jalilvand Wins Gold Hugo at Chicago Film Festival
Iranian filmmaker Vahid Jalilvand has bagged the prestigious Gold Hugo award at the 53rd edition of Chicago International Film Festival for his latest drama ‘No Date, No Signature’.
Iranian Children Shine in Japan’s Painting Festival
Iranian children and teenagers have bagged various colourful medals in the 24th edition of International Children’s Painting Competition in Japan called Hikari 2016.
Iran Urges US Teachers to Spend More Time on Teaching Geography, History
Iranian education minister has called on American teachers and educators to work more on teaching history and geography to their students amid the geographical and historical misinformation disseminated by US President Trump.
Tehran Hosting Exhibition Showcasing Seven Decades of Iranian Paintings
An exhibition in Tehran has put on display 170 works including landscape paintings, videos and photos by seven generations of Iranian artists at Niavaran Cultural Centre.
Film Festival in Dallas Features Several Iranian Animations
A number of Iranian animated films have been screened for children in Dallas, the United States, as part of a festival dedicated to Persian movies.
Iranian Artists to Perform Islamic Passion Plays in Europe
The Iranian-Islamic mourning plays known as Ta'zieh is going to be performed in a number of German and Polish cities as of Thursday, October 5.
Paris to Host Art Festival of Persian-Speaking Population
An Iranian woman has been picked up as the director of first round of Art Festival of Persian-speaking population in Paris slated for January 2018.
Iran, Armenia to Expand Ties in Film Industry
Iran and Armenia have signed an agreement to expand bilateral ties in the movie industry.
Int’l Piano Festival in Tehran Hosting Famous Musicians
The International Piano Improvisation Festival, attended by nine famous European and two musicians from Iran, is being held at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Centre since September 22.
Qatar to Host Iranian Art Exhibition
An exhibition of Iranian marquetry art is going to be held in Qatar within the next few days.
