Iranian Artists
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Renowned Iranian playwright Bahram Beyzai passes away
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian playwright, theatre director, film director, screenwriter, editor, and scholar of Persian theatre history Bahram Beyzai passed away on his birthday on Saturday.
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Iranian woman leads national orchestra for first time
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Tehran’s Vahdat Hall has become the stage for a noteworthy cultural moment: the Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed the project “Land of Simorgh,” led for the first time by a woman conductor, Paniz Faryousefi.
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Iran-Russia Colors of Friendship art exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Over 100 selected paintings by young Iranian and Russian artists are on display at the “Colors of Friendship” exhibition in Tehran, showcasing each nation’s cultural vision through art.
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Iranian vocalist Ali Karimi Tarki appointed as Arirang Master
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Ali Karimi Tarki, a distinguished practitioner of Iranian classical vocal music, was officially appointed as Arirang Master No. 25001101 for the second half of 2025.
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National handicrafts exhibition in Iran's Ardabil
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The 15th National Exhibition of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts has opened in Ardabil, featuring 130 booths showcasing artworks and crafts from across Iran.
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Leader offers condolences on demise of two prominent figures
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences on the demise of prominent artist Mahmoud Farshchian and economist Ahmad Tavakkoli.
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Mahmoud Farshchian; Grandmaster of Persian miniature
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Mahmoud Farshchian (born January 24, 1930, Isfahan, Iran died on August 8, 2025) was a renowned Iranian painter and educator, celebrated as a master of Persian miniature painting.
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A glance at works of famous Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Mahmoud Farshchian is a prominent Iranian painter whose works have captivated audiences with their spiritual depth and visual dynamism.
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Famous Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian passes away
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Master of Persian miniature painting Mahmoud Farshchian passed away on Saturday morning.
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Famous Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian fells into coma
TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Master of Persian miniature painting Mahmoud Farshchian, celebrated for revolutionizing traditional Iranian art, has fallen into a coma while hospitalized in the United States.
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Discover Soul of Iran: A Deep Dive into Persian Handicrafts
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran, the cradle of civilization, is home to some of the oldest and most exquisite forms of handicrafts in the world. From Yazd deserts to Gilan forests, every corner of Iran whispers stories through its handmade treasures.