Iranian Art and Culture
-
By: Forough Taherkhani
12th foundation anniv. of Veteran Artist Institute celebrated
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The 12th foundation anniversary of Veteran Artists Institute was held at Parsian Englebal Hotel on Tuesday in the minister of culture and Islamic guidance and art professors.
-
On occasion of National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature;
Shahriar's poetry embodies rich, intricate artistry of Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Shahriar's poetry represents the rich and intricate artistry of Iran, achieving a spiritual and artistic wonder by melding elements of freedom and faith in the verses in both Persian and Azeri languages.
-
Iran, Kazakhstan ink MoU to expand coop. in cultural field
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Republic of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster relations in the fields of art and culture.
-
Arasbaran Cultural Center hosting Exhibition "Paradise"
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Amireh Moradpour, a member of the Iranian Artists Association, is hosting her second art collection titled "Paradise" at Arasbaran Cultural Center, Hall 3, from August 30th to September 5th.
-
Russian-Iranian art exhibition underway in Moscow
TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The Russian-Iranian exhibition "Patterns of Friendship" has started in Moscow. The exhibition is being held at the Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriyaka. TV BRICS is the general media partner of the event.
-
Iran police seize 2 golden Elamite masks
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Bushehr province police chief sized two Golden antique masks, two bracelets, a bowl, and a statue from a team of antique smugglers.
-
By: Fatemeh Amuzad
Carpet Museum of Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Iran Carpet Museum was established in the year 1976 and showcases a diverse array of Persian carpets hailing from across the expanse of Iran, spanning epochs from the 16th century up until the contemporary era.
-
By: Mehdi Almasi
Iranian handicrafts reflection of Iran culture, history
ZANJAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran boasts one of the world’s most diverse cultural heritages, encompassing a myriad of artistic expressions. The most famous Iranian handicrafts include Persian Carpet, Minakari, Miniature, Khatamkari, and Ghalamzani.
-
By: Kazem Payvareh
Tabatabaei Historical House in Kashan
TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Tabatabaei Historical House is one of the most popular attractions of Kashan. Built in the 19th century, the house is an outstanding reflection of all the typical features of Persian architecture.
-
Fajr music festival kicks off with minister's message
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 39th Fajr International Music Festival opened in Tehran on Monday with a message from the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance about the important role of music in Iran after the Islamic Revolution.
-
Iran, Saudi Arabia publishers to increase cooperation
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – An official with the Tehran Book Fair said that talks had been done with Riyadh Book Fair authorities for the mutual presence of Iranian and Saudi publications at future book fairs in the two countries.
-
Beauty of Persian calligraphy endless
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Nastaliq, bride of the calligraphy scripts, which is the combination of two pre-existing styles of calligraphy namely naskh and ta’liq matches perfectly with Persian and enjoys endless beauty.
-
25th Intl. Storytelling Festival to be held in December
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The 25th International Storytelling Festival will be held in December in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
-
Sanandaj to host 30th Iranian Youth Visual Art Festival
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The 30th Iranian Youth Visual Art Festival will be held in Sanandaj City in the Kordestan Province of Iran.
-
Iranian veteran painter Jalal Shabahangi passes away at 88
TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Veteran painter, graphic designer and sculptor Jalal Shabahangi passed away at 88 on Thursday.
-
Eight Iranian kids awarded at French art contest
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Eight Iranian children have won prizes at the International Visual Arts Competition, “Louis François” held in France.
-
Iran holds cultural week in Russian capital
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The cultural week of the Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off on Tuesday in Moscow, the capital of Russia.
-
Iran's cultural week in Russia to be held soon: official
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – An official with the Islamic Culture & Relations Organization of Iran said Saturday that Iran's culture week in Russia will start soon.
-
By: Amirhossein Radnia
Handicrafts exhibition in Iran's Birjand
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – A handicrafts exhibition is being held in Akbariyeh Garden & Museum in Birjand, South Khorasan province.
-
VIDEO: Persian carpets at Municipality Palace of Tabriz
TEHRAN, Jun 12 (MNA) – Beautiful Iranian carpets are showcased at the Municipality Palace of Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province, in northwestern Iran.
-
By: Seyed Khalil Mousavi
Mat weaving art in Southern Iran
TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Hasir Bafi, or mat weaving, is one of the oldest fields of handicrafts in the Iranian plateau. Mat is woven with palm leaf fibers in the Iranian southwestern province of Khuzestan.
-
Opening of Islamic Revolution Art Exhibition in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of Seyed Morteza Avini, the "the Islamic Revolution Art" exhibition displaying visual works on the theme of the Islamic Revolution, was opened on April 9 in Tehran.
-
Parvin Etesami; Shining jewel in Persian literature's history
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami was a prominent poet in Iranian literature and poetry who based on her adherence to traditional literature, composed poems with moral and educational themes and religious, political and social themes.
-
By: Ali Haddadi Asl
41st Intl.Fajr Film Festival presser
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The press conference of the 41st edition Fajr Film Festival was held on Monday at Mellat Cinema Complex in Tehran on Monday.
-
Iran Quranic Works, Calligraphy Exhibition opened in Pakistan
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The Exhibition of Quranic Works, Calligraphy and Illumination was inaugurated in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Tuesday October 25 with the participation of the Iranian artists and art enthusiasts.
-
By: Khadijeh Naderi
Kalamkari, Iranian traditional art
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Kalamkari (Ghalamkari) is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile produced in Isfahan, Iran.
-
Iran, Pakistan stress producing joint cultural-artistic films
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and Pakistani culture ministers emphasized the need to produce cultural and artistic products jointly.
-
The magic and allure of Persian poetry
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Today is the National Day of Persian Poetry and a good opportunity to learn more about some of the greatest Persian poets with their lasting influence on the Persian language and rising popularity across the world.
-
By: Iman Hamikhah
National Day of Hamedan
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Hamedan, located on the slopes of Alvand mountain, is the oldest city in Iran.
-
By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour
Marquetry; ancient art of Iranian people
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Marquetry is termed "Mo’araq" in Persian, which literally means "an object with veins".