Iranian Art and Culture

National Iranian 'Ash' Festival unity of Iran's ethnic groups

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The National Iranian Ash Festival as the largest food festival in Iran, is a chance for Iranians of all different ethnic groups, cultures, and languages to share their own way of cooking local foods with their compatriots.
2020-11-22 15:30
Iran, Italy poised to broadening artistic-cultural ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Italy poised to broadening and enhancing artistic-cultural relations after the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-11-14 11:04
3rd joint Book Fair of Iran, Afghanistan to be held in Nov.

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The 3rd joint Book Exhibition of Iran and Afghanistan will be inaugurated in Kabul on Nov. 2 in the presence of the 1st Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh.
2020-10-22 22:30
By: Mahmoud Khakbaz

Sculpture symposium in Kish

HORMOZGAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The "Seven Stones" sculpture symposium was held on Kish Island with the participation of seven Iranian sculptors.
2020-10-12 15:00
Tehran hosts closing ceremony of 'Resistance Intl. Filmfest.'

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of Iran’s 16th Resistance International Film Festival held in Tehran's Sacred Defense Garden on Sunday attended by several high-ranking officials and cinematic figures.
2020-09-27 22:30
Swiss FM describes Isfahan as pearl in West Asia

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Stating that Iranian city of Isfahan a pearl in the West Asia (Middle East), Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis described knowing the culture and people of a country as a prerequisite for good diplomatic relations.
2020-09-05 17:04
Tehran, Athens to expand coop. to return cultural property

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy of Cultural Heritage Mohammad Hossein Talebian and Greek Ambassador to Tehran Dimitri Alexandrakis met and held talks on the expansion of joint cooperation to return cultural and historical property.
2020-08-03 19:00
By: Mehdi Bakhshi

Azam mosque of Qom

QOM, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Azam mosque of Qom located in Qom, Iran, was built by Seyyed Hossein Borujerdi, grand Shia Marja' next to the Fatima Masumeh Shrine. It has been built basis on Islamic architecture.
2020-07-15 16:30
By: Majid Dehghanizadeh

Coppersmiths’ bazaar in Yazd

YAZD, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The art of Repoussé and chasing copper has a long history in Iran and some artists across the country still continue this craftmanship. Photos relate to coppersmiths’ bazaar in Yazd.
2020-07-11 14:00
By: Mehdi Almasi

Interior design of Dome of Soltaniyeh

ZANJAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered as a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world. The structure is a very exquisite mosque which is well-known in the world from the viewpoint of architecture, interior design and space.
2020-06-30 15:34
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Inauguration ceremony of Rudaki Culture and Art Area in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The inaugural ceremony of Rudaki Art and Culture Area was held on June 22 in the presence of Mayor of Tehran Pirouz Hanachi and Tehran City Council [TCC] Chairman Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani and a number of artists.
2020-06-22 16:00
By: Mehdi Almasi

“Handicrafts”, art of ‘heart and hand’

ZANJAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Along with other historical and natural attractions of this province, handicrafts in Zanjan province are manifestation of skills, tastes and thoughts of artists and artisans who have showcased spirit and cultural identity of this land and territory in their works with their creations over the past years.
2020-06-09 20:44
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks national Shiraz Day

SHIRAZ, May 04 (MNA) – The 15th day of Ordibehesht in Persian calendar that falls on May 4 this year has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importance as well as its unique beauty.
2020-05-04 01:00
By: Majid Asgaripour

Shahriar St. housing Vahdat Hall paved with cobblestone

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Shahriar St. in downtown Tehran where landmark performing arts complex Vahdat Hall is located, has been paved with cobblestones. Vahdat Hall has been the main venue for many major and international performances and musical events.
2020-04-06 17:50
Remembering Iranian poet Parvin Etesami

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami, a 20th-century Persian poet, is known for her adherence to the classical tradition in composing poetry. April 5, the day she passed away in 1941 at the age of 34, presented an occasion to talk about her life and accomplishments.
2020-04-06 16:20
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Yazd, largest mud brick city in world

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Yazd is the first mud-brick city in the world with distinctive wind-catchers, historical houses, and a number of monuments where hosts thousands of tourists annually.
2020-03-21 15:08
Iranian architect selected juror for INSPIRELI AWARDS 2020

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Award-winning Iranian professional architect, Nima Keivani, has been selected as a semifinal juror for the INSPIRELI AWARDS 2020.
2020-03-04 10:23
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

12th Fajr Visual Arts Festival kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The 12th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival, Iran's leading visual arts event, is currently underway at Saba Arts and Cultural Institue until February 28.
2020-02-19 10:18
Tehran Intl. Tourism Exhibition kicks off on Wed.

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 13th International Tourism Fair and the 33rd National Handicrafts Fair of Tehran kicked off on Wednesday unveiling "National Tourism Brand".
2020-02-12 19:22
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Golestan Palace, glorious palace in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Golestan Palace is one of the most beautiful and historic monuments left in the city of Tehran that shines like a gleaming gem on 15 Khordad Square.
2020-02-08 15:45
By: Mahsa Safari

Magic of art: turning shapeless wood into abstract sculptures

GOLESTAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Nabiollah Mosaddegh is an Iranian artist based in the northern province of Golestan, who turns shapeless wood into astonishing abstract sculptures. He has put his magical work on display in over 50 domestic and international exhibitions.
2020-01-26 10:24
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Soltaniyeh Dome, largest brick dome in world

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered as a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
2020-01-26 10:09
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

12th Tehran Auction

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The 12th Tehran Auction, the major venue in Iran for marketing artworks, was held on January 17 at Azadi Hotel, with 118 classic and modern Iranian artworks by 97 artists going under the hammer.
2020-01-18 16:00
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Art enthusiasts drive total sale of 12th Tehran Auction to nearly $3mn

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The 12th Tehran Auction was held on January 17, generating 31.717 billion tomans (roughly $2.9 million) with 118 classic and modern Iranian artworks by 97 artists under the hammer.
2020-01-18 13:55
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

Cartoon exhibition 'Trumpism' held in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) - The cartoon exhibition, titled 'Trumpism' was inaugurated on Sunday afternoon in Hozeh Honari, Tehran.
2020-01-12 23:00
By: Afshin Majlesi

World reacts to Trump’s threat to raid Iranian culture targets as ‘a war crime’

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Donald Trump’s new threat to attack 52 important targets in Iran, including cultural sites, has provoked a strong backlash worldwide, with many calling it a “war crime.”
2020-01-06 17:09
Human Rights Watch condemn Trump's threat to Iranian culture sites

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The US-based Human Rights Watch said that Trump's threat to attack Iranian sites of cultural importance would be war crimes if carried out.
2020-01-06 16:51
By: Rahbar Emamdadi

Fifth natl. handicrafts expo in Hormozgan

BANDAR ABBAS, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The fifth round of Hormozgan National Handicrafts Exhibition kicked off in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Sunday. The expo will go on through Friday (January 3).
2019-12-30 09:19
By: Moein Bagheri

Silver Cypress Exhibition kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The 6th Silver Cypress Exhibition, which is organized biennially by the Iranian Graphic Designers Society, opened at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran on Friday.
2019-12-14 18:50
Austria keen on promoting ties with Iran in all levels

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Stefan Scholz said that his country is interested in broadening and developing its ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran in national and provincial levels.
2019-12-11 19:31