Iranian Artists

Qatar to Host Iranian Art Exhibition

An exhibition of Iranian marquetry art is going to be held in Qatar within the next few days.

FC Barcelona’s Head Coach Amazingly Resembles Iranian Singer

The close resemblance of Barcelona's head coach to a famous Iranian pop singer has went viral in Iran.

Red Region Project: Carpets Show Chaos in Mideast

An Iranian photographer has launched a creative project named “The Red Region” by taking photos of Iranian carpets in the heart of Iran’s deserts and seas.

Two New Percussion Instruments Unveiled in Tehran

In a ceremony in Tehran, two new percussion instruments called ‘Daf-e Kooki’ (a type of frame drum) and ‘Dom Dom’ (a kind of double-headed drum) were unveiled.

Iranian Artist Returns Italian Prize in Protest against Humiliation

An Iranian artist has rejected a prestigious Italian award in protest against the humiliating behaviour of the Italian embassy in issuing visa for Iranian applicants.

Iranian Film Bags Two Awards at Venice Festival

The Iranian film ‘No Date, No Signature’ has won the awards for Best Director and Best Actor at the Venice Horizons section of the 74th Venice Film Festival.

Int’l Street Theatre Festival Opens in Iran’s Marivan

The 12th edition of Marivan International Street Theatre Festival was opened in Marivan County in western Iran on Saturday, September 9.

Iranian Sculpture, Painting Museum Reopened after over 15 Years

A contemporary sculpture and painting museum was reopened in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5) after over 15 years of being closed.

Iranian Family Starts 60-Day March to Protest Concert Ban

Members of an Iranian family from the northeastern city of Mashhad have embarked on a 60-day march to show their protest against a local ban on holding concerts in the holy city.

Iranian Filmmaker Receives Italy’s Mutti Prize

Iranian filmmaker Ali Jenaban has been honored with the Mutti Prize-AMM, which is awarded annually to immigrant filmmakers residing in Italy.

Iran Sells Screening Rights of 64 Films to Other Countries

The screening rights of dozens of Iranian films have been sold to other countries during President Hassan Rouhani’s first term, according to an official.

Iran Holds International Frame Drum Festival

The Seventh National Festival and First international Course on Daf (a type of frame drum) was held in Sanandaj, western Iran, from August 30 to September 1, 2017.

Expressionist Artist Holds Exhibition in Memory of Late Wife

Kiumars Kiasat, a prominent Iranian expressionist artists, has opened a solo exhibition of works he painted in memory of his late wife.

Semnan to Host Iranian Folk Music Festival

The first edition of a music festival for eastern Iranian ethnic groups is set to be held in the historical city of Sorkheh in Iran’s central province of Semnan.

Art, Culture Most Universal Iranian Elements: Minister

Iran’s new culture minister says the country’s artworks and cultural products are the most well-known Iranian elements across the globe.

Museum of Iranian Dolls, Culture Opens in Tehran

The ‘Museum of Iran Dolls and Culture’ has been established in the Iranian capital of Tehran to make its visitors familiar with the stories of different ethnicities in Iran.

Disabled Girl Acclaimed for Painting Ronaldo’s Portrait with Her Feet

A portrait of Christian Ronaldo, the superstar of Real Madrid and Portugal football teams, painted by an Iranian disabled artist has grabbed the attentions of football circles across the world.

Iranian Artist Cuts Salvador Dalí’s Moustache!

An exhibition of works by Iranian artist Amir-Mohammad Qassemizadeh was recently held in Casa di Dante (House of Dante) in Florence, Italy.

Iran, Italy Use Music to Build Bridge of Brotherhood

Top Iranian and Italian musicians had a joint performance in Ravenna, eastern Italy, to send a message of peace and friendship to the world in a time when conflict and terror have gripped the region.

Over 70 Artworks Sold at 7th Tehran Auction for $7m

Tehran Auction fetched $7 million at its seventh edition, held on Friday, July 7, at Parsian Azadi Hotel in Iran’s capital city.

Iranian Artist Turns Milan Drug Hub into Gallery

A young Iranian artist has turned a former dreadful drug hub in the Italian city of Milan into a gallery for displaying precious artworks.

Int’l Children Film Festival Concludes in Iran’s Isfahan

The 30th international film festival for children and youth wrapped up in the Iranian city of Isfahan.

Tehran to Host Iran-Italy Joint Orchestra Performance

Iranian capital, Tehran, is set to host a joint performance of Italian Ravenna festival and Tehran symphony orchestra.

Los Angeles ‘Freedom’ Sculpture Inspired by Cyrus Cylinder

Inspired by the well-known Cyrus Cylinder, an Iranian-American artist has built a new public art installation, known as the Freedom Sculpture, which was unveiled in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Iranian Calligraphers Awarded at Turkish Event

Iranian calligrapher Javad Khuran received the special jury prize of $50,000, and Habib Ramezanpur won the $20,000 cash award in the Nasta’liq section, at the third Hilya International Calligraphy Award in Istanbul.

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