UNITED NATIONS, September 17 (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken does not plan to meet his new Iranian counterpart next week at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Friday . Indirect talks between Iran and …
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There is something truly magnificent about poetry and literature in any language. You could say that poetry is language in its most exalted form, where every imaginable and unfathomable protentional of words is dragged and exposed. There is something magical about words and poetry has the capacity to exert mastery …
Read More »Iranian artist defies regime by releasing new album, risking jail
Iranian artist Mehdi Rajabian released another album on Friday, once again defying a ban that would have put him in jail for two years. Rajabian has captured the interests of American producer Harvey Mason Jr., who is president and CEO of the Grammys. Mason is releasing Rajabian’s album, “Coup of …
Read More »Iranian composer faces jail for Grammy award
“I ask all artists around the world to help me bring the voice of musical freedom to the world,” Rajabian said. Billboard in an email interview. “I have lived through years of imprisonment and bans, isolation, hunger strikes, etc., just for the music.” Rajabian was arrested in 2013, placed in …
Read More »HOFA Gallery London exhibition “Portrait of an Era”
HOFA Gallery will unveil a new hybrid exhibition, titled “Portrait of an Era” at their London location from September 23 to October 7. According to the gallery, the exhibit is set to be “the world’s most valuable gallery NFT exhibit” with a number of premier NFT collectibles and preeminent digital …
Read More »Iranian musician brutalized by Tehran hopes Grammys save him: “My last chance”
Iranian dissident musician Mehdi Rajabian has been blacklisted, jailed and cracked down by the Tehran regime for making music he deems unacceptable. Still, the 31-year-old is releasing a new album, which he says could be his last protest. Rajabian wrote his previous album while serving a six-year sentence for his …
Read More »Museum of Wild And Newfangled Art opening exhibition curated by artificial intelligence
The Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (mowna) will open its last show of the year “This Show is Curated by a Machine” on September 23, 2021. The exhibition organized by Artificial Intelligence opens with a conference on the development of the AI model followed by a question-and-answer session with …
Read More »Iranian teacher selected for Global Teacher Prize 2021
An Iranian teacher was among the top 50 nominees for the Global Teacher Prize 2021, considered the world’s most prestigious teacher award, and its $ 1 million prize. The Global Teacher Prize, now in its seventh year and organized by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO, aims to recognize …
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Read More »Seven-color velvet resuscitated after centuries of neglect
TEHRAN – A sumptuous type of Iranian velvet, which was once on the verge of oblivion, has recently been reproduced by a team of craftsmen and cultural heritage experts. Experts say that such a seven-color velvet was popular in the Safavid era (1501-1736). The project was carried out by the …
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Parties betting on the Taliban should rethink their logic. Most religious regimes have collapsed due to their inability to separate their ideologies from the management of state affairs. Although the Taliban this year looks different from the Taliban who took power in Afghanistan in 1996, they still have the same …
Read More »Innovative prototypes of ancient handicrafts produced in Zanjan
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian researchers and artisans have made innovative prototypes of ancient crafts, whose practical know-how is passed down from generation to generation in Zanjan province, the provincial tourism chief said. The charuq (a local style of handmade women’s shoes), watermarks, knives, pottery and copper dishes were …
Read More »Parthian Rhyton, jewels unearthed in Semnan
TEHRAN – Archaeologists unearthed a clay rhyton and some jewelry while inspecting the burial chambers of an ancient cemetery in Semnan province, north-central Iran. The rhyton, which bears the representation of a wild goat, is believed to date from the Parthian era (247 BC). By the way, in a tomb …
Read More »Iran sanctions prevent mosque from claiming religious tiles
A mosque in northern Virginia is asking the Biden administration to release a set of religious tiles that were confiscated at Dulles International Airport after they were found to violate sanctions against Iran. A mosque in northern Virginia calls on the Biden administration to release a set of religious tiles …
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In January 2020, when the United States launched a drone strike to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, 2,000 American troops at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq prepared for a retaliatory attack. They thought it was likely to be a volley of rockets thrown into their base, each carrying a …
Read More »Death of stuntman Arsha Aqdasi, organs donated to save lives
TEHRAN – Iranian stuntman Arsha Aqdasi died in a Beirut hospital on Wednesday after medics tried for a week to save him from injuries he sustained in a car crash while filming a film project in the Lebanese capital. He was 39 years old. Based on his last will and …
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Read More »Adam Zivo: Iranian dissident artists deserve our support
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Assessing the danger Iran poses to the world through the development of nuclear weapons, missiles and other weapons can be misleading. Focusing on its conventional and potential nuclear capabilities misses a crucial factor in assessing the level of danger. The key is to understand who in Iran would decide when …
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Read More »Performance or performance art? A question for voters in 2022 (and 2024)
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RELEASE – The City continues to celebrate the power of public art to enliven public spaces through two new projects. Both projects expand a range of public art experiences that already exist and help create a âpublic art summerâ at a time when people are more outdoors and have the …
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Below is a summary of the current entertainment briefs. Smaller, more glitzy amfAR AIDS research gala returns to Cannes Hollywood stars, music stars and models mingled at amfAR’s charity gala on the French Riviera on Friday, as the chic dinner and auction returned to the sidelines of the Cannes Film …
Read More »Works by Iranian artist Armin Amirian exhibited at KMA Intl. Biennial with jury
TEHRAN – The works of Iranian artist Armin Amirian, who merges staged photography with other arts, are exhibited at Cladogram: 2nd International Biennial of the KMA Jury. The biennial is organized by the Katonah Museum of Art (KMA) in Katonah, New York. Two works from Amirian’s Sarapardeh series have been …
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In one look. The phishing scam involves LinkedIn account notifications. Update on the data breach in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A cancer patient files a complaint for exposure of health data. The Irish Data Authority will investigate Facebook’s privacy policies. HelloKitty ransomware now available in a Linux based version. Phishers use Google …
Read More »Iran’s plans for research reactor fuel jeopardize revival of nuclear deal | Science
The core of Tehran’s Iranian research reactor shines (center) in this 2010 photo. The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images By Richard Stone15 Jul 2021, 17:25 Iran is moving forward with plans to manufacture sophisticated uranium fuel for a research reactor in Tehran. The government’s announcement last week, which experts say …
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Seedo Corp. is the first to successfully double its annual saffron production thanks to its advanced technology in vertical agriculture. TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Seedo Corp. (OTCQB: SEDO), an agricultural technology company that develops saffron cultivation protocols using vertical cultivation technology, today announced that it …
Read More »The Milad Tower, a modern face of the Iranian capital
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TEHRAN – Twenty-five women scientists received awards at the fourth National Festival of Women in Science, which kicked off earlier in June. The event aims to honor exemplary women who are active in scientific and social sections, commemorating the late Iranian mathematician, Maryam Mirzakhani. Interested women participated in 6 groups …
Read More »Don’t let the music stop: the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra’s fight to survive
DUBAI: It is difficult, almost unimaginable, to find a Lebanese state or a private institution that does not falter under the weight of the serious economic and financial collapse of the country. The Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, unique of its kind in the small Mediterranean nation, is no different. Founded in …
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The first thing that appeared at the concert at the Trinitatiskirche in Bonn on Sunday was its relaxed atmosphere. The conductor, Bassem Hawar, conducted his musicians while playing his joza, a violin-like instrument, and the singers openly gesticulated as they sang, occasionally getting into a little dance. Hawar, winner of …
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Some of the oldest crafts in the world have, over time, become products of unparalleled perfection. The earliest examples of jewelry, for example, which date back to ancient Egypt, spawned a multitude of luxury jewelry houses like Cartier, renowned for producing extravagant gemstones of the highest quality and the most …
Read More »A flight as dynamic as a leaf in the final season, examining a new collection released by popular and talented Iranian artist, Yalda Dousti
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From art exhibitions to plays, July is packed with must-see shows for culture enthusiasts. There is something for everyone. You can catch two captivating plays on stage this month, one by acclaimed playwright Duncan Macmillan and the other locally successful LGBTQ + activist and comedian. Pam Oei. These two touch …
Read More »Greece recovers stolen Picasso and Mondrian paintings
Missing works of art by Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian have been recovered by Greek police almost a decade after they were stolen in a daring theft from a museum. The two paintings, which had been taken from the National Art Gallery in Athens, were discovered on Monday, with a …
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LONDON: Escalating economic pressure combined with multilateral sanctions imposed on Iran have led to a wave of thefts from royal tombs and widespread looting of Iran’s historic cultural sites. âThe tombs and mausoleums of our kings are openly known and accessible for excavation,â said an infamous thief, who adopted an …
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âIf this sultan of the universe gives me Mir the painter,â said Humayun to Shah Tahmasp, âI will send him a thousand tumans from Hindustan as a gift. It was the summer of 1544. Driven from his kingdom by Sher Shah Suri and betrayed by his own brothers, Humayun had …
Read More »SAF’s Al Hamriyah Studios host the work of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam in Nishapur, Iran. Muhammad Yusuf, Feature Writer The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced that Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian’s artwork, Khayyam Fountain, is now on display at Al Hamriyah Studios in Sharjah. Khayyam Fountain is one of the artist’s most ambitious completed projects, where she draws inspiration …
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TEHRAN – The works of Iranian sculptor Mahsa Karimizadeh are exhibited at the Socle du Monde Biennale underway in the Danish city of Herning. A statement released by the organizers qualifies Karimizadeh as “a very talented and highly acclaimed artist”. âShe has created a wide range of remarkable works of …
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DUBAI: Global data analytics and consulting firm Kantar has released its ranking of the 100 most valued brands of the year. The total value of the top 100 brands rose 42%, to a new record high of more than $ 7 trillion, demonstrating a significant rebound in the pandemic. The …
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After World War II, Canada began to strategize to establish an international presence in the interests of business and to grow the country’s economy. There was a need to establish a center in Toronto that would reflect an international benchmark. In line with this vision, the University of Toronto established …
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(Want to receive this briefing by email? Here is the register.) Here are the best stories of the week and a glimpse into the future. 1. The Delta variant turns out to be a stubborn obstacle in the fight against the coronavirus. As the United States enters its second pandemic …
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Shahzia Sikander, Pillars of Pleasure (2001) © Shahzia Sikander Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities Until September 26 at the Morgan Library and Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, Manhattan Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander, best known for her works that revive and reinvent the traditions of illuminated manuscripts from South and Central Asia in …
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Qaran Unhorses Barman, a folio from the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp, Tabriz, circa 1523-1535, The Sarikhani Collection. Exhibition section: The Book of Kings. Photo: © The Sarikhani Collection There are some notable objects on display such as the Cyrus Cylinder, the detailed illuminated manuscripts of the Shahnameh, paintings ten meters …
Read More »Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi in Hindi
* Persepolis, which has sold over a million copies, is now available in 30 languages * As the story progresses through developments in his personal life, audiences are made aware of high-profile events in Iran throughout Majrane Satrapi’s animated film * What is really spectacular is the positioning of terror …
Read More »“Cocoon”, “Sheep Will Devour Us” awarded at the Fine Arts Film Festival
TEHRAN – Iranian films “Cocoon” and “Sheep Will Devour Us” won awards in various sections of the 8th Fine Arts Film Festival in United States. The winners of the festival, held online in Venice, Calif., Were announced on Monday. Created by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Venice, the festival …
Read More »The National Museum of Iran publishes the first issue of its journal
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran recently published the first issue of its journal, which includes articles on topics of archeology, museum management, restoration and related theoretical studies. According to Jebrael Nokandeh, director general of the museum, the articles are written based on research on the museum’s collections at …
Read More »Craft towns and villages strengthen businesses, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism
TEHRAN – The development of towns and villages of crafts [registered by the World Crafts Council] has boosted related businesses by attracting tourists to the regions, the deputy tourism minister said. The national and global registration makes it possible to highlight these towns and villages and to enhance their capacities, …
Read More »The Slovak Art Film Festival will present “The Wasteland”
TEHRAN – Iranian director Ahmad Bahrami’s drama âThe Wastelandâ will compete in the official section of the 28th Art Film Festival, which will take place in the Slovak town of Kosice from June 23-27. The drama is about Loftollah, a man who lives in a lost land. He is a …
Read More »Pilar Corrias will open a second gallery space in London.
Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy of Pilar Corrias, London Pilar Corrias will open a second gallery space in London at 2 Savile Row on July 8, 2021. Designed by London and based in Oslo Hesselbrand, the gallery will begin with an inaugural exhibition by Tala Madani (born 1981, Tehran). ‘Chalk Mark’ …
Read More »“Bella Figura” by Yasmina Reza on stage at the Tehran Theater
TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe led by director Shaahin Chegini is due to perform “Bella Figura” by French writer Yasmina Reza at Jamshid Mashayekhi Hall in Tehran on Sunday. The play will be staged on stage from a Persian translation by Puya Vakilzadeh. The play was also translated into Persian …
Read More »Masud Mirzai’s ‘The Lake’ Named Photo of the Year at Siena Awards
TEHRAN – Iranian photographer Masud Mirzai’s unique photo “The Lake” was named Photo of the Year at the Creative Photo Awards – Siena Awards. The Creative Photo Awards held in Siena, Italy, âaim to recognize and reward visionary artists using photographic processes and imagesâ. “The lake” depicts a woman walking …
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ZARZIS, Tunisia: A cemetery in southern Tunisia for migrants who drowned crossing the Mediterranean in hopes of a better life in Europe is already half full – even before it officially opens. Jardin d’Afrique, in French for Jardin d’Afrique, is for those who were “the unfortunate ones of the sea,” …
Read More »Massive art installations take over the Distillery District
The loved one Winter resorts the show has been postponed due to Covid – and when he returns this spring, his usual beachside home will be occupied by bathers and picnickers. The organizers have therefore found a new temporary home in the Distillery District. The event, renamed Spring Stations, runs …
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At the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the Côte d’Azur, Present the future will host artists, collectors and art enthusiasts for the world’s first NFT-focused art residency. Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar, The collective is made up of the Franco-Iranian artist Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar, Tinie Tempah, Kamiar Maleki, director of the VOLTA Art Fair, curator …
Read More »Funun Arts presents a spectacular bouquet of artists at the Dubai Fair
Work from the exhibition Funun Arts. Muhammad Yusuf, Feature Writer United Arab Emirates-based art promoter Funun Arts, in partnership with Index (May 31 – June 2), exhibited the works of artists he represented at the Dubai World Trade Center. As well as being a showcase of global art from international …
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Law360 (June 4, 2021, 5:43 p.m. EDT) – International companies and their lawyers have long struggled to meet competing imperatives contained in US and EU law through a myriad of regulatory regimes.[1] It would be understandable if they had not yet paid much attention to Bank Melli Iran v. Telekom …
Read More »Why “The Empress and Me” is the most controversial book in the art world at the moment
Empress Farah Pahlavi with Salvador Dali in Paris, 1967 Courtesy of Ãditions Assouline. The legacy of the last Empress of Iran, Farah Pahlavi (née Diba) – wife of the late Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi – is undoubtedly her patronage of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA). With 1970s Iran …
Read More »At the Mediterranean Biennale, art must continue – the Forward
The fourth Mediterranean Biennial presents works by 60 international artists in public spaces in Haifa and the Sakhnin Valley. The exhibition brings together art superstars, rising stars and emerging voices from countries rarely seen in Israeli museums and galleries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Bahrain. In response to the pandemic, …
Read More »Huge fire at oil refinery near Iranian capital has extinguished
A huge fire that broke out at an oil refinery near the Iranian capital and sent a huge plume of black smoke into the sky over Tehran was extinguished after more than 20 hours, a news agency reported . The semi-official ISNA agency quoted the country’s deputy petroleum minister, Alireza …
Read More »Crawl space: June 2021
“Untitled”, Alicia Thompson Nashville’s First Saturday gallery exploration events continue to return to normal as we reach the middle of 2021. Virtual presentations and discussions decline as real-life exhibits and events return, but social distancing and the less than festive vibrations still hold considerable influence on the scene. Many galleries …
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Is there more to say about Mark Rothko? Marc Glimcher seems to think so. The president and CEO of the Pace Gallery, which has represented the Rothko estate since 1978, plans to launch his new London space at 4 Hanover Square on October 8 with an exhibition of works on …
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DOROTHEA LANGE had a knack for revealing the intricacies of her human subjects – from Dust Bowl migrants to Japanese American families incarcerated in desolate internment camps, she photographed the tragedy. His iconic and haunting images from the 1930s and 1940s document the lives of individuals amid political and social …
Read More »For stand-up comedy Maz Jobrani, 2021 marks a real return to comedy, an opportunity to reflect on the Trump presidency-Art-and-culture News, Firstpost
Even though his jokes are about politics, Jobrani says he feels a boost because of what he describes as all the material – and chaos – of the Trump presidency. Dubai: For Iranian-American Maz Jobrani, a stand-up in Dubai marked the first time he has been in front of a …
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Carriageworks Today has announced the world premiere of a new dance work by resident company Marrugeku to be performed August 4-7, 2021. Jurrungu Ngan-ga – meaning Straight Talk in Yawuru – reflects on the disproportion of Indigenous Australians in detention and first hand descriptions of life in immigration detention centers …
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Languages ââof Truth: by Salman Rushdie, Hamish Hamilton, 416 pages, â¹799. Since 2015, Rushdie has taught writing at New York University. Many writers early in their careers have to write what they know. One of the consequences of this advice, Pakistani-British novelist Hanif Kureishi once told me, was that many …
Read More »Casey Wardynski: President Biden, support Israel – not Iran – Yellowhammer News
Last weekend, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Mobile (LCS 26), which was built at Austal USA’s world-class manufacturing facility in its namesake city. The Independence variant littoral combat ship becomes the 16th ship that Austal has delivered to the Navy in the past five years. LCS 26 was delivered …
Read More »London show highlights 5,000 years of Iranian art, design and culture
TEHRAN – The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting an exhibition on Iranian art, design and culture, which organizers say delves into the nation’s 5,000-year history. Entitled âEpic Iranâ, the show kicks off tomorrow with ten different sections, some of which are featured below. The organizers say the …
Read More »Amnesty International celebrates its 60th anniversary! | Scoop News
Friday, May 28, 2021, 11:19 a.m.Press release: Amnesty International Today we celebrate 60 years of Amnesty International! A breathtaking film with Amnesty activists at five iconic locations around the world and dramatic art displays on celestial drones is released today to celebrate Amnesty International’s 60th anniversary. An orchestral version of …
Read More »Our reviewer’s choice of weekend exhibitions at the London Gallery: Central
Remember when the West End and Central London galleries were widely heralded during their migration to the East? It seems absurd now, as the largest concentration of galleries in London remains in Mayfair and Fitzrovia. And these aren’t just top-notch galleries. Arcadia Missa, one of London’s most radical commercial art …
Read More »Khomeini’s grandson denounces rejection of top Iranian presidential candidates
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) – From ancient sculptures to contemporary photographs, objects spanning 5,000 years of Iranian art, culture and design are on display this week at the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in London as part of the first major exhibition of its kind in Grande -Brittany in 90 …
Read More »This Lucknow biography dwells on her past to tell stories perilously close to oblivion
Today, Lucknow is a pale shadow of its former glory, but the practices of the 19th century have deep roots. This has allowed contemporary citizens to occasionally glimpse bits and pieces left over from this golden age, whether in the kiss of the purvaiya, the gentle east breeze at sunset, …
Read More »“Embushing a Rose” published in eight languages
TEHRAN – Eight translations of “Ambush a Rose”, a biography of Lieutenant-General Ali Sayyad Shirazi who served as the commander of the ground forces during the Iran-Iraq war, have recently been published. The collection was unveiled at the Sacred Defense Museum on Monday in a special ceremony to celebrate the …
Read More »A testimony to the success of the Resistance
Through Julia MK Julia MK is a Beirut-based political analyst, writer and commentator. In addition to regular appearances on PressTV, his work has also appeared in Al-Mayadeen, Al-Akhbar, Mirat al-Jazeera, Counterpunch and elsewhere. On Friday, the Zionist entity was forced to agree to a humiliating ceasefire established by the Palestinian …
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