Art news in brief

Tehran exhibit to showcase works by over 300 artists

TEHRAN – A large collection by over 300 Iranian painters will go on display in an exhibition at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran from March 13 to 18. 
 

Works by Manuchehr Motabar, Ali-Akbar Sanati, Seyyed Mahdi Hosseini and Karim Nasr have been selected for the exhibition, which has been organized by Iran’s Painters Association.

 

The IAF is located on Musavi St. off Taleqani Ave.

 

 

“Ranna Silence” to compete in German filmfest 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Behzad Rafiei’s “Ranna Silence” will be screened at the 22nd Kikife International Children’s Film Festival, which will be held in Schwabisch Gmund, Germany from March 19 to 22. 

 

The film tells the story of an Iranian village girl Ranna and her chicken, Kakoli. 

 

Turkish gallery hangs works by Iranian artists 

TEHRAN – Firca Sanat Gallery, a major contemporary art center in Ankara, is currently showcasing a vast array of works by Iranian photographers and painters.

 

A large section of the galley has been dedicated to showcasing works by photographer Bijan Seyfuri.

 

The gallery also is displaying works Rana Farnud, Kurosh Qazimorad, Mehrdad Afsari, Katayun Karami and several other painters and photographers. 

 

The exhibition will come to an end on March 15.

 

Anouar Brahem to perform in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tunisian oud virtuoso Anouar Brahem and his ensemble are scheduled to give performances in Tehran on September 24 and 25. 

 

The ensemble performed pieces in memory of Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on February 18 and 19, 2014.

 

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