TEHRAN -- Tehran’s Saba Art and Cultural Institute will be playing host to the ninth edition of the Iranian National Biennial of Persian Painting, which will open on December 6.
A collection of Persian paintings in five different categories including miniature, illumination and drawing will be on show at the exhibit, secretary of the exhibit Amir Tahmasbi said in a press conference held on Monday.
He added that Iranian contemporary artists are not after copying works by veterans; on the contrary, a new and specific definition of Persian painting has been formed these days.
“Of course, one cannot deny the connection of this art with the past; however this type of art enjoys detailed visual forms which have been specified by the artist and the rhythm of his work.
“As rhythm is observed in poetry, it is visible in Persian painting too. Persian painting has its own definition among people, but our artists have taken a different path compared to older artists and they try to offer a different meaning for it,” he explained.
Tahmasbi added that a board of selection has chosen the works and the finalists will be announced before the exhibit ends on December 31.
A valuable book containing works by the participants as well as works by the masters and veterans is scheduled to be published during the exhibit.
The institute is located on Mozaffar St., off Taleqani Ave., near Felestin Square.
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