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Works by Renowned Iranian Artist on Show at Irish Museum
An exhibition of works by renowned Iranian woman artist Monir Farmanfarmaian called “Sunset, Sunrise” is currently underway at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, IMMA.
Iran Marks International Left-Handers Day
Iran’s Lefthanders Association recently marked the International Left-Handers Day by holding a special ceremony in the capital city of Tehran.
French Video-Mapping Artist Impressed by Iranians’ Lavish Hospitality
Stephane de Gerando, a French composer and multimedia artist who recently visited Iran for the very first time to put on a video-mapping performance, said he is impressed by the beauties of Iran and the nation’s hospitality.
Iran’s National Museum of Graphic Arts; A Timeless Treasure
The National Museum of Graphic Arts is a treasure in the northeast of the Iranian capital of Tehran which many people often overlook.
Iranian Artist’s Paintings of Shahnameh on Show in Tehran
Tehran’s Seyhoun Art Gallery recently hosted an exhibition of paintings by Iranian artist Saeed Khazaei which were focused on Ferdowsi’s epic story The Seven Labours of Rostam.
Iranian Pupils Draw Paintings for Parentless Children
An exhibition of paintings drawn by little kids for unparented and neglected children was recently held in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Iran Marks Red Cross Day by Creating Largest Peace Painting
A group of Iranian artists have created the country’s biggest peace painting to commemorate the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, May 8.
Tony Cragg Gifts Iran with His “Roots and Stones” Sculpture
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has unveiled a new sculpture titled ‘Roots and Stones’ gifted to the museum by the British-German artist Tony Cragg.
Tehran Hosting Exhibition of Andy Warhol’s Paintings
A photo exhibition entitled “Black and White” has opened at Tehran’s E1 Gallery to display the artworks by a number of acclaimed artists including Andy Warhol and Abbas Kiarostami.
Iranian Nomads’ Lifestyle Amazing: Italian Photographer
An Italian photographer, whose photos of nomadic lifestyle in Iran were recently put on a comparative display along with those taken from Italian nomads, has talked about how different and fascinating Iranian nomads are.
Tehran Hosting Aldo Salucci’s “Underworld” Photo Exhibit
Acclaimed Italian photographer Aldo Salucci has held an exhibition in Tehran called “Underworld” under the auspices of Iranian Artists Forum and the Italian embassy in Tehran.
Iranian Works of Art Shine at Dubai Art Fair
Iranian artists made their presence felt at a major Dubai art event back in March, receiving compliments from visitors.
San’ati Museum in Tehran Home to 6,000 Art Pieces
Ali-Akbar San’ati Museum, a gallery of the Iranian maestro’s artworks, is located in a historic building in central Tehran belonging to the Qajar era.
Tehran’s Beauties in Photos: Museum of Glass Paintings
Tehran’s Museum of Glass Painting, the only one of its kind in Iran and the second one in the world, is a unique museum showcasing reverse paintings on glass.
Photo Exhibition in Tehran Compares Nomadic Life in Iran, Italy
The photos of the lifestyle and culture of Iranian nomads taken by an Italian photographer have been recently put on a comparative display along with those taken from Italian nomads.
“Louvre in Tehran, Chance to Promote Friendship among Iran, France”
Iran’s Vice-President Ali-Asghar Moonesan says the ongoing exhibition of Louvre Museum’s items in Tehran can contribute to lasting peace in international relations as well as friendship between the two nations of Iran and France.
Exhibition of Louvre Museum’s Items Opens in Tehran
An unprecedented exhibition of dozens of artworks and relics belonging to France’s Louvre Museum has been opened to visitors in Tehran.
Inside the First Iranian Museum Dedicated to a Female Artist
Monir Shahroudi Farmanfarmaian, an acclaimed 93-year-old artist known for her elaborate mosaics made of mirrored glass, is among Iran’s biggest artistic names at home and abroad.
Exhibition of Tony Cragg’s Artworks Underway in Tehran
Ah exhibition showcasing several works of art by renowned British-German artist Tony Cragg is underway at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMoCA), making a connection between the West and Iran beyond diplomatic difficulties.
“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.
Tehran Hosts “Autumn-Leaf” Festival
A festival called “Autumn-Leaf” has been held in Tehran’s National Garden as the first in a series of events to be held every season with the aim of promoting contemporary art in an environmental and urban context.
Iran Holds Exhibition of Quake-Hit Children’s Paintings
An exhibition of paintings by earthquake-hit children of Iran’s Kermanshah is being held in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province.
3 Afghan Sisters Exhibiting Surreal Artworks in Tehran
Three young Afghan sisters have staged their third art exhibition in Tehran, putting on show their surreal and abstract artworks.
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.
Tehran to Host Exhibition of Tony Cragg’s Artworks
Renowned British-German sculptor Tony Cragg is in Iran to display his artworks at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMoCA) in an exhibition which will be open to visitors from 24 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.