Iranian Artists
The latest news and views about the Iranian artists
Prominent Iranian poet Ebtehaj passes away at 94
Veteran Iranian poet Houshang Ebtehaj died at the age of 94 in the German city of Cologne early on Wednesday, his daughter announced.
Swiss envoy pays tribute to Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian
The Swiss ambassador to Tehran hands over a letter of appreciation to Iran’s renowned singer Homayoun Shajarian for his “outstanding contribution in the field of art and culture.”
Top Iranian poet Ebtehaj hospitalized in Germany
Veteran Iranian poet Hooshang Ebtehaj has been hospitalized in Germany for kidney failure, according to his son.
Oyster Ornament Exhibition held in Iran’s Cultural Heritage Ministry
The exposition of oyster and traditional ornaments was held at the central building of Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
The collapse of human beings in the works of an Iranian artist using Mixed Media Technique
An exhibition of Farid Shams Yousefi’s works entitled “Disintegration” is being held at Ev gallery. The collection was formed during the Coronavirus pandemic with the theme of people being under pressure, and its creator has used Mixed Media Technique on recycled cardboard.
Iran’s successful participation in 3 international handicrafts events in Uzbekistan
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts said: “Holding three major international events in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, with a focus on handicrafts has had a significant impact on boosting our regional and international credit in the field of handicrafts and has increased the willingness of tourists from other countries to travel to Iran.”
Female Iranian filmmakers, actresses condemn ‘sexual violence’ in cinema
Iranian female filmmakers and actresses have issued a statement to condemn what they have called violence against women in the country’s cinema.
Tehran art exhibition features contemporary view of nature
Tehran’s Jaleh Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition dubbed, “Nature in the Contemporary Perspective” featuring a diverse collection of paintings.
Iranian actress Hatami granted honorary award at France film fest
The Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France has offered an honorary award to award-winning Iranian actress Leila Hatami, the president of its jury, for her carrier.
Second day of Fajr Film Festival held in Iran
On the second day of Iran's Fajr Film Festival, movies were screened in theatres of Tehran and other Iranian cities in the competition section, while critics watched two films at the Milad Tower Conference Center in the capital.
Prominent Iranian actress to chair French film festival
Well-known Iranian actress Leila Hatami was named as the president jury of the 28th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas.
Color and light combination in dream palace
A creative artist in the city of Saleh Abad, Hamadan Province, has used colorful pottery fragments to decorate the walls of a house turning it to a palace of light and color.
Iran short movie wins best foreign film prize at US festival
Iranian short film "A Poetess" has received the Best Foreign Film award from the jury in the California Women’s Film Festival.
Masoud Kimiai paintings exhibit draws droves of visitors
An exhibition displaying the paintings of the famous Iranian director Masoud Kimiai has triggered huge enthusiasm among visitors.
Iran Calligraphy Heritage in Malek Musuem
The 16th session of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paris has recognized the “National Program to Safeguard Traditional Art of Calligraphy in Iran” as an intangible heritage.
Iranian rapper acquitted of premeditated murder
A lawyer for an Iranian rap singer says Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld a verdict acquitting Hamid Sefat of premeditated murder.
Asghar Farhadi wins Asia-Pacific Best Director Award for “A Hero”
Famous Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has won the Best Director Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival in 2021 for his film "A Hero".
Prominent Iranian cartoonist Derambakhsh dies at 79
Kambiz Derambakhsh, well-known Iranian cartoonist, died on Saturday afternoon in Tehran after a short illness due to the infection of coronavirus.
Prominent Iranian artist Darroudi dies at 85
Iran Darroudi, well-known Iranian painter, film director, art critic and university professor, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 85 in Tehran on Friday.
Vishka Asayesh Wins Best Actress at US Winter Film Awards for “The Badger”
Iranian feature film, The Badger, directed by Kazem Mollaie and produced by Sina Saeedian, has won the IndeiPix (best independent film) and best actress awards at the 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival in the US.
Iranian artist Fatali Oveisi dies
Renowned Iranian television and cinema actor and director Fatali Oveisi has died at a hospital in Tehran. Oveisi went into a coma due to a massive stroke on September 30. He was 76 when he died.
Iranian Illustrator Juxtaposes Omar Khayyam & Fyodor Dostoevsky in Painting
An Iranian illustrator has put on display a painting featuring Iranian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam and prominent Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky as a medium to show the cultural interaction of Iran and Russia.
Prominent Iranian Actor Dies of COVID-19, laid to rest
A funeral ceremony has been held for Veteran Iranian star of screen Siamak Atlasi at Behesht-Zahra cemetery in the capital, Tehran.
Iranian artist holds exhibition entitled “Amazed by Bird”
The exhibition of Iranian painter and sculptor Pantea Rahmani entitled “Amazed by Bird entitled “Amazed by Bird” began on September 10 and will run until September 28.
Teahouse Paintings: Iran’s History in Pictures
Teahouse paintings present an illustrated history of Iran, i.e., display historical events in the form of pictures.