TEHRAN – Mehrdad Oskui, the Iranian director of the famous documentary “Sunless Shadows”, has been selected as a member of the jury of ZagrebDox, the international festival of the Croatian documentary. Oliver Sertic, documentary producer and festival programmer, and Franka Perkovic Gamulin, director of the Academy of Dramatic Art in …
Read More »Khorramshahr: a premier destination for war tourism
In the past, war tourism destinations were primarily the object of interest of photojournalists appearing only on crime pages, but now they can be traced in the best travel books and websites. Whatever your name, from war tourism, dark tourism, disaster tourism or danger tourism, Iran has more to offer …
Read More »Authorities seek to breathe new life into old Shiraz
TEHRAN – Authorities in Iran’s Fars province are seeking to formulate a plan for the revival of the historic core of Shiraz, which has long been synonymous with poetry, nightingales, culture and education. âThe historic texture of Shiraz, which is on the verge of oblivion due to erosion, has the …
Read More »Iran takes first step to mark 30 Azars as stories day on national calendar
TEHRAN – Iran has taken the first step to include 30 Azar on its national calendar as a day of stories and tales as Iran’s General Council of Culture approved a proposal for the issue. The final decision on the proposal will be taken at the Supreme Council for the …
Read More »Montreal-based Naghmeh Sharifi explores the complexities of the human condition in latest exhibition
‘Living as an organ in itself’ invites visitors to examine how the human form adapts Marginal artsReina Ephrahim – Posted on May 22, 2021 5 minutes âLiving as an organ in itselfâ is on display at the Verdun Cultural Center until June 27. Courtesy of Naghmeh Sharifi For multidisciplinary artist …
Read More »Despite all the bad news, Amir Hossein Nouri sings of hope in Iran
Amir Hossein Nouri is a newbie in the music industry from Iran, a singer with a very pleasant and powerful voice who for many years of his artistic life has been working only for children with special illnesses, children with physical disabilities and children. of work and has been published …
Read More »Iran deliberately shot down plane full of passengers in terrorist act, Canadian judge says
(Iranian press via Reuters) An Ontario judge ruled that Iran intentionally shot down an airliner in January 2020, killing 176 people, including dozens of Canadians. The ruling adds judicial weight to claims that the crash of the Ukrainian International Airlines plane, shortly after leaving Tehran for Kiev, was not an …
Read More »Chronicle of Lake Powell | SHOOTING STARS
There are as many reasons to become a photographer as there are photographers. Some are content to master the technical aspect and some are drawn to artistic expression. It’s a bit of each for a lot, and some devote the time necessary to move forward in both. It’s no exaggeration …
Read More »A Complete Travel Guide to the UAE
The UAE is a small country, but it has a lot more to do than people originally thought. A lot of visitors come to Dubai and don’t venture out of the city, but that’s a shame. The UAE is home to one of the largest deserts in the world, nature …
Read More »Art students seek to sue university over ‘heartbreaking’ cleanup | Royal College of Art
Concept artist Farvash Razavi planned to use the color-changing inks she spent two years developing with scientists for a complex installation during her master’s graduation exhibition. That is, until she finds her delicate pieces smashed in a box after her university, the Royal College of Art (RCA), empties her studio …
Read More »As Taliban Rise, Uncertainty Looms Over Afghanistan’s Historic Treasures
In September, when the last NATO forces leave Afghanistan, many fear the besieged country could slide into yet another brutal civil war that will end with the collapse of the US-backed government and the triumph of the Taliban. . This prospect would seem a particularly bleak possibility for those charged …
Read More »100 years of the Archibald Prize
100 years of the Archibald Prize 100 years of the Archibald Prize We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. To reject Skip to section navigation 46 Pictures Welcome to the colorful carnival which is Australia’s oldest and best-known portrait award – The Archibald – 100 years …
Read More »Epic Iran at the V&A – an invigorating journey through five millennia
In the opening rooms of the new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Epic iran, a curved and horned bronze figurine greets the visitor with an evil half-smile. As the viewer leaves the show an hour or two later, another provocative personality leaves an equally vivid impression: she’s a …
Read More »Yakub Kolas’ poems will be translated into Persian
MINSK, May 19 (BelTA) – Yakub Kolas’ poems will be translated into Persian for the first time, Iranian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belarus Saeed Yari told BelTA on the sidelines of a launch ceremony for the literary exhibition “Yakub Kolas and Omar Khayyam: the wisdom of life in the …
Read More »Best art exhibitions and galleries to visit in London and across the UK
Theaters across the UK reopened to the public on May 17, for the first time since last year. There are still security restrictions in place, including social distancing and the use of masks (keep up to date with the latest rules here), but the cultural world is coming back to …
Read More »Iranian drug dealer implicated in killing of Azerbaijani border guards neutralized
BAKOU, Azerbaijan, May 19 By Samir Ali – Trend: One of the Iranian citizens who violated the border between Azerbaijan and Iran and was implicated in the murder of two Azerbaijani border guards, has been neutralized, Trend reports referring to Azerbaijani Interior Ministry spokesman Police Colonel Ehsan Zahidov. According to …
Read More »A new gallery opens with a new exhibition
When the pandemic struck, the mother of three and independent art collector, Sanaz Nazemi Agha, found the opportunity to transform her love and knowledge of art into a space that would support and welcome both artists and art lovers. When she moved to Cyprus seven years ago with her family, …
Read More »Work by Julia Couzens, Richard Hoblock, Farzad Kohan exhibited at the Tufenkian Gallery
Exhibition “A New Day” at the Fine Arts of Tufenkian LOS ANGELES – Tufenkian Fine Arts is honored to present âA New Day,â an exhibition featuring bright and uplifting works by Julia Couzens, Richard Hoblock and Farzad Kohan. The opening reception for the exhibition will take place on May 15 …
Read More »An untold story on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
“The [Iranian]the government was made aware of the epidemic early on, but thanks to a combination of cynicism and ideology [i.e. the religious institutions], decided to do nothing â. “The coronavirus has sparked an intense debate in Iran between ultra-conservative Shiite clerics and the government.” “In the Islamic Republic [of …
Read More »In Arghavan Khosravi’s multi-part painting, freedom is key – ARTnews.com
JPEG files do not promote the work of Arghavan Khosravi; although looking flat and one-dimensional in line, the artist’s canvases are decidedly sculptural in person, with intricate constructions, illusionistic uses of depth and surface, and thoughtful, almost exclamatory incorporations, of materials found. Their complex relationships all serve to articulate an …
Read More »Iran celebrates National Iranian Day
Hooman Abedi Press TV, Tehran When it comes to tourism in Iran, anyone can think of the cultural and historical heritage of Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, unaware that this land is full of hidden tourist attractions. Iran is a land with many cities and towns which can attract domestic and …
Read More »Director Majid Majidi named president of Iranian Academy of Art’s film department
TEHRAN – Oscar-nominated Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has been selected as director of the film department of the Iranian Academy of Arts (IAA). The decision to appoint Majidi to the department was taken during IAA Director Bahman Namvar-Motlaq’s recent meeting with the filmmaker, the IAA said on Tuesday. Majidi replaced …
Read More »Zarif denounces US arms sales to Israel amid Gaza war
Tehran – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized the United States for selling advanced weapons to Israel as it continues to bomb civilians in the Gaza Strip. The senior Iranian diplomat said the arms sales showed the “ugly faces” of the United States and Israel. âAs US-made munitions …
Read More »Govt. pays more than $ 18.3 billion in a year to compensate for damage caused by the pandemic
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has spent a total of 770 trillion rials (approximately $ 18.33 billion) to offset the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic on livelihoods and businesses and to support the country’s health sector. country in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20). Provide various facilities …
Read More »Epic Iran at the V&A premiere – the true story of a melting pot of culture
P It might not be the best time for an Iran exhibition. Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe is one of several Iranians with ties to the British to be detained there. The worst conflicts in the region are the proxy wars between Iran and Saudi Arabia / UAE. However, the V&A begins …
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