Parisian photo exhibit explores works of sculptor Abolhassan Sediqi
TEHRAN -- Photos of works by the Iranian sculptor and painter Abolhassan Sediqi (1894–1995), one of the few pioneers of modern Iranian sculpture, are currently on display in an exhibit at the Iranian...
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NY museum enriches collection with another Iranian artwork
TEHRAN -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has acquired one of works of the Iranian modern miniaturist Farah Osuli. The work was owned by Taymour Grahne, a New York-based collector who has...
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Mohsen Mohammadi appointed resistance photo festival secretary
TEHRAN -- Mohsen Mohammadi, the director of the Public Relations Department in the Tehran Times and the Mehr News Agency (MNA), has been appointed the first National Resistance Photo Festival...
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Actress/director Niki Karimi on Abu Dhabi festival jury
TEHRAN -- The Iranian actress and filmmaker Niki Karimi has been selected for the jury for the Narrative Feature Competition at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, which opens today. Indian actress Shabana...
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Sculpture * A collection of bronze sculptures by Qodratollah Aqeli is currently on display in an exhibition at the Tarrahan-e Azad Gallery. The collection, entitled “Venus in the Land of...
View ArticleMajlis compromises on “Laleh” film project
TEHRAN -- Iran’s Majlis has compromised on making “Laleh”, a film about the first Iranian female race car driver Laleh Seddiq, which is being supported by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Ministry...
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Iran’s “Bear” receives two nominations at Asia Pacific Screen Awards
TEHRAN -- The Iranian drama “Bear” by Khosro Masumi has received two nominations at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), organizers announced on the APSA website. Masumi and producer Javad...
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Jaszbereny monument set up in Yazd
TEHRAN -- A monument of the Hungarian city of Jaszbereny has been set up in Azadi Square in the central Iranian city of Yazd. The monument was unveiled during a ceremony on Thursday as part of a...
View ArticleIranian publisher to offer 170 books at Tunis Book Fair
TEHRAN – The Iranian publishing firm Al-Hoda Publications will offer 170 books at the Tunis International Book Fair, which will be held from November 2 to 11. The publisher, which will be the only...
View ArticleTehran press exhibit to set up temporary museum for history of Iranian...
TEHRAN -- A temporary museum for the history of Iranian journalism will be set up on the sidelines of the 19th International Exhibition of Press and News Agencies in Tehran. A collection of the...
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Ahmadinejad honors actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz with Order of Art and Culture
TEHRAN -- Veteran actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz has been honored by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with the First Grade Order of Art and Culture. “In appreciation of your merit and the efforts you have...
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“Gurdaleh” catches Golden Butterflies at Isfahan festival
TEHRAN -- “Gurdaleh and Aunt Ghuli”, an Iranian musical film featuring puppetry, has won Golden Butterflies in four categories at the 26th International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults in...
View ArticleIranian films in Chicago festival lineup
TEHRAN -- Three Iranian films are competing in the Chicago International Film Festival, which opened on October 11. “Modest Reception” directed by Mani Haqiqi, “Meeting Leila” by Adel Yaraqi and...
View ArticleZurich gallery to hang works by Iranian artist
TEHRAN -- The AB Gallery in Zurich, Switzerland, is scheduled to showcase works by Iranian artist Fereydun Ave in a month-long exhibition, which will open on October 17. Entitled “Flowers and...
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Acidic deposits threatening Nader Shah statue in Mashhad
TEHRAN -- Veins of acidic deposits that have gradually developed on the statue of Nader Shah and his soldiers are threatening the valuable artwork created by Abolhassan Sediqi (1894–1995), one of the...
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There is no justice in the modern world: Iranian filmmaker
TEHRAN -- Oscar-nominated Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi says there is still no justice in the modern world and the masses are experiencing more oppression than in the past. He made the remarks on...
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What’s in art galleries
Embossing * The Mess-Negar Gallery plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its establishment by holding an exhibition of embossed works by masters from Isfahan, Iran’s main center for this genre...
View ArticleIranian critic on Italian filmfest panel
TEHRAN -- The Iranian film critic and scholar Farzam Amin-Salehi is on the jury for the Religion Today Film Festival, which began in several Italian cities yesterday. The jury also includes Italian...
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Iran’s “Grandmother’s Home” dubbed into Azeri in Baku
TEHRAN -- A group of Azeri voice actors in Baku, Azerbaijan has recently dubbed “Grandmother’s Home”, a popular Iranian TV series featuring puppetry. The group was commissioned by the Iranian...
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Iranian choir to compete at Spanish festival
TEHRAN -- Iran’s Pasargad Vocal Ensemble will compete at the Canta al Mar 2012, a Spanish choir international festival, which will be held in Calella from October 17 to 21. The ensemble, which is...
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