Iranian Artists

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

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.

The ‘Eternal Feast’ exhibition in Paris displays a selection of over 20 paintings by Iranian artist Adel Younesi.

Ali Moalem has taken a swipe at Mohammad-Reza Shajarian; Hossein Alizadeh’s refusal to accept a French prize still triggers debate.

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.

Mohammad-Reza Shajarian comments on why Hossein Alizadeh refused to receive France’s 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Iranian artistic community has honored the memory of renowned theater director Hamid Samandarian. A July 14th issue of Iran Daily – a Tehran-based English-language newspaper – ran a short report on the ceremony to mark the occasion.

The celebrated Iranian actor/director/writer Peyman Moadi has been selected for the international jury of the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, announced the organizers.

Renowned traditional Iranian musician Mohammad-Reza Lotfi has passed away at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.