Iranian Artists
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Iranian illustrator awarded at Ananas Illustration Exhibition in China
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian illustrator Hamideh Khosravian and other finalists from other countries claimed the New Talent Prize in the 2018 Ananas Illustration Exhibition in Beijing, China.
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By: Farhad Safari
A glance at “Life’, “love”, “music”
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In every corner of the geography of Azerbaijan, there are famous artists that 'Ashik' duly befits their name and identity. Formation and genesis of art of “Ashik” has been coordinated with the people’s beliefs and their lives are as pure as their art without any claims and complaints. They [Ashik] are the narrators of stories that may have less been heard in these days. Ashik means the love of art, the art that dates backs to many thousand years ago. But unfortunately, this art has currently been fallen into oblivion and today, Ashik music is limited to the specific festivals with only a few survivors.
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By: Mohammad Javad Mehmani
Iran Art Market, Exhibition underway at Razi Park in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Iran Art Market and Exhibition is open to the public at Razi Park in the district 11 of Tehran to showcase the latest achievements and handicrafts of Iranian artists.
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Iran’s Sadeghi wins Golden Hat at Belgium’s Cartoon Festival
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian cartoonist Saeed Sadeghi won the golden hat of 57th Knokke-Heist Cartoon Festival in Belgium.
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Iranian artists to attend Artankara 2018
TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Artworks of five Iranian artists will take part in the international contemporary art fair ‘Artankara’ in Turkish capital Ankara on March 15-18.
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Iranian photographers honored at Bristol Photography Festival
TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian photographers participating at the Bristol Festival of Photography in Britain were honored in various parts of the event.
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French amb. to Tehran hails Iranian art
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – French Ambassador to Tehran Francois Senemaud visited Saba Art and Cultural Institute and hailed the level of artistic works of Iranian artists presented at the venue.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
The living dead among us: Servati’s ‘The List of the Dead’ in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A loose adaptation of Tadeusz Różewicz's play, 'The List of the Dead' directed by Reza Servati is a psychological journey through loss, suffering, guilt, self-loathing, life and death, and the power of art, music and creation in reconciling with the fragmented self.
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10th Fajr Visual Arts Fest. opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The 10th edition of Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts with participation of 91 works has opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday.
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Iranian writer shortlisted for HCAA 2018
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Farhad Hassanzadeh has been shortlisted for 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award along with four other writers from around the globe.
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Iranian handicrafts to go on exhibit in Japan
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Tokyo International Gift Show will for the first time play host to Iranian handicrafts in its 2018 edition.
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Tehran to host art gallery of 100 athletic stars
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Portraits of 100 Iranian athletic stars painted by 100 artists will go on display at an art gallery at Sa’adabad complex in Tehran.
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4th Award of Tehran to be held within days
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – 4th Award of Tehran will be held on Wednesday January 3 to commemorate Tehran's artists and art researchers and enhance students’ knowledge of artistic, social, historical and cultural heritage of the province.
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By: Hamid Foroughi
Iranian calligrapher honored for 68th birthday
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Yadollah Kaboli Khansari, a renowned Iranian calligrapher, was paid tribute to at Imam Ali Religious Arts Museum in Tehran on Wednesday on the occasion of his 68th birthday.
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By: Ramin Saffari
Farshchian’s 18th work endowed to Imam Reza Museum in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – At a ceremony, the 18th painting of Master Mahmoud Farshchian endowed to Imam Reza Museum of Astan Quds Razavi in Mashhad was unveiled on the wall on Sunday. The work is title, Arsh-e bar- Zamin (the Divine Throne on the Earth). Also a Quran calligraphy on stone, by Master Zamanian, was unveiled at the event.
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Art & Experience Cinema joins CICAE
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Art & Experience Cinema, dedicated to indie, non-commercial films, has become a member of the International Confederation of Art Cinemas (CICAE).
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By: Iman Hamikhah
‘I am an illustrator’
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran is hosting an exhibition of illustrations created by contemporary Iranian artists.
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By: Mehran Riazi
Donation of Loris Tjeknavorian’s works to Music Museum
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – The musical works of Loris Tjeknavorian, one of the pioneers of Iran’s music were donated to the Tehran Museum of Music during a ceremony held on Tuesday in the presence of prominent artists.
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‘Boarding Pass’ poster artist accuses ‘Flatliners’ of plagiarism
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Poster designer Taha Zaker told Mehr News that the film poster for American Sci-Fi ‘Flatliners’ bears a strong resemblance to Iranian film ‘Boarding Pass’, adding he will file a complaint against Sony Pictures if the plagiarism is proved.
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‘Isolation’ goes to Poland festival of cinematography
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Isolation’, directed by Morteza Ali Abbas Mirzaei has been accepted to compete in the main competition section of Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival as Iran’s sole representative.
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By: Mehran Riazi
Closing ceremony of 7th Tehran Natl. Sculpture Biennial
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the seventh edition of Tehran National Sculpture Biennial took place in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
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‘Unveiling Ceremony’ to vie at China’s animation festival
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian animated short ‘Unveiling Ceremony’ directed by Mehdi Boustani has been accepted to compete in the 10th Xiamen International Animation Festival in China.
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By: Behnam Towfighi
Farshchian’s works unveiled in Tehran
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – At a ceremony, seated by renowned Iranian cultural figures and senior politicians, three printed conundrums of paintings of Master Mahmoud Farshchian were unveiled in Tehran on Thursday. The Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi was also present at the event in Vahdat auditorium.
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Italy’s Capri to host gallery of Iranian, Italian artists
TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) –An art gallery showcasing the works of 14 artists from Iran and Italy will be opened in Italian island of Capri for the 4th consecutive year.
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Tehran auction 2017 grosses over $8mn
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The 7th Tehran Auction was held 7 July 2017 at Parisan Hotel in the capital city where the best of Iranian artworks were introduced and sold to art collectors.
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Iranian cartoonist wins 2nd prize at Turkish contest
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian cartoonist Shahram Rezaei has won second prize at the 34th Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition in Turkey.
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Iranian artist wins prize at Finland 2017 Poster Triennial
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian artist Mehdi Mahdian won special prize and a certificate of honour at the 20th Lahti Poster Triennial in Finland.
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By: Mahmoud Rahimi
S Korean envoy to Tehran hosts art exhibition
TEHRAN, May. 26 (MNA) – An art exhibition of calligraphy by Javad Bakhtiari has been held at the residence of South Korea’s ambassador to Tehran.
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By: Saki, Riazi
3rd day of Fajr Intl. Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The 35th Fajr International Film Festival moved into its third day, with numerous Iranian and foreign actors, directors and artists attending the event on Sunday.
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By: Masoud Saki
Ceremony commemorates deceased Iranian artists
MASHHAD, Mar. 09 (MNA) – In the closing days of current Iranian year, a ceremony was held on Wednesday evening to honor the artists who passed away during the year in the presence of their families.