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Yesterday 22:34
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Tehran’s CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by a group of artists. The exhibit will be running until November 2 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.
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Yesterday 22:33
Athens stage performance honors Minab school victims
TEHRAN- A theatrical performance commemorating the schoolchildren killed in the US-Israeli attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab has been staged in Athens, Greece, as part of a cultural program highlighting the human consequences of the tragedy.
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Yesterday 22:32
Majid Entezami to perform his memorable pieces in Tehran
TEHRAN – Maestro Majid Entezami will conduct a 150-piece orchestra on October 29 at the Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, at a concert featuring the memorable works he has made for Iranian films and TV series.
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2026-10-23 22:36
Ardabil religious groups condemn Azerbaijan’s school hijab restrictions
TEHRAN – Religious groups, ritual eulogists and religious poets in Ardabil have condemned restrictions on Islamic hijab for female students in Azerbaijan, expressing solidarity with Muslim families and calling for the protection of girls’ right to education.
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2026-10-23 22:36
Mobarak puppet festival closes with tributes to Minab children, veteran artists
TEHRAN- The 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival concluded in Tehran with a tribute to the children martyred in Minab and honors for two veteran figures in Iranian puppetry, Adel Bezdoudeh and Homa Jeddikar.
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2026-10-23 22:35
“Land of Angels” competing in 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona
TEHRAN – Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” has been selected for the official section of the 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN), which was launched in Barcelona, Spain, on October 22 and will run until November 1.
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2026-10-23 22:34
‘Psalms of Sorrow’ wins Grand Prix at Tehran Short Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Yousef Kargar’s “Psalms of Sorrow” won the Grand Prix of the 43rd Tehran International Short Film Festival, receiving the Golden Leaf and a $3,000 cash prize at the closing ceremony in Tehran on Thursday.
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2026-10-21 20:49
Exquisite handwritten Quran unveiled at the TMOCA
TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony for the handwritten Holy Quran by world-celebrated Iranian calligrapher Mohammad Ehsai was held on Wednesday, in the presence of Seyyed Abbas Salehi, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and Master Ehsai at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMOCA).
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2026-10-21 20:49
Brazilian adaptation of ‘Taste of Cherry’ to be released in 2027
TEHRAN – An adaptation of Abbas Kiarostami’s 1997 Palme d’Or winner “Taste of Cherry” is going through post-production in Brazil.
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2026-10-21 20:48
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Pakistan’s cultural heritage takes center stage at Tehran exhibition
TEHRAN-An exhibition exploring Pakistan’s historical and cultural development, from ancient civilizations to its enduring literary traditions, was inaugurated in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing together diplomats, cultural officials and researchers to highlight the longstanding ties between Iran and Pakistan.
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2026-10-20 22:11
Tehran session to explore British composer Malcolm Arnold’s musical legacy
TEHRAN- A specialist session examining the film music of British composer Sir Malcolm Arnold, known for his nine symphonies and Oscar-winning score for “The Bridge on the River Kwai,” will be held at Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Thursday.
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2026-10-20 22:11
“Gaza Girl” short film takes anti-war message to festivals in France, US
TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Gaza Girl,” written and directed by Hossein Babaeian, was screened at the 13th Hendaia Film Festival in France and is set to participate in the Authentic Global Films festival in the United States in November, continuing its international festival run.
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2026-10-20 22:10
TMoCA website displays 1,000 artworks
TEHRAN – The head of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has announced that it is now possible to view the museum’s collection online.
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2026-10-20 22:10
Mehr Media Group delegation visits Armenpress, discusses expanding media cooperation
TEHRAN – A delegation from the Mehr Media Group held talks with the management of the Armenpress news agency in Armenia regarding the expansion of media cooperation and the development of joint productions.
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2026-10-19 20:55
Tehran theater to host reading performance of “All My Sons”
TEHRAN- A reading performance of American writer Arthur Miller’s 1946 popular play “All My Sons” will be staged at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran on October 31.
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2026-10-19 20:55
Amy Griffin’s “The Tell” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American writer Amy Griffin’s memoir “The Tell” has been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran, with Naghmeh Hadadian translating the book into Persian.
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2026-10-19 20:54
Palestinian photographer’s works to be displayed in Tehran
TEHRAN – The photography exhibition “What Was Unseen!” featuring works by Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda will be launched at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2026-10-18 20:16
Exhibition of Farshchian’s works underway in Paris
TEHRAN - An exhibition of images of selected miniature paintings by the late master Mahmoud Farshchian opened on Friday at the Cultural Attaché Office of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Paris and will run for a week.
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2026-10-18 20:15
Lesser-known classical music pieces performed at Roudaki Hall
TEHRAN - Tehran’s Roudaki Hall hosted the “Mourning to Dawn” concert, featuring performances of classical music compositions, on Saturday.
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2026-10-18 20:15
Iran’s Kanoon nominates two candidates for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Award
TEHRAN- Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCY-Kanoon) has nominated writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipour for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA), one of the world’s most prestigious honors in children’s literature.
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2026-10-17 21:15
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Ech Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Sahar Farah. The exhibit named “Xabnameh” runs until October 30 at the gallery that can be found at 10 Mirza Taraj, opposite Dowlat St., Shariati Ave.
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2026-10-17 21:15
TMoCA cinematheque to review 6 films by Stanley Kubrick
TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will review six films by Stanley Kubrick on Sunday.
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2026-10-17 21:15
Researcher calls for greater understanding between religion and music in Iran
TEHRAN- A deeper understanding of the relationship between religious institutions and the arts is essential to addressing longstanding challenges surrounding music in Iran, cultural sociologist Hossein Sarvi says, emphasizing the need for informed dialogue and a reassessment of institutional relations.
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2026-10-17 21:14
26th Tehran Auction realizes over $4.6 million
TEHRAN – The 26th Tehran Auction, dedicated to modern and contemporary Iranian art, grossed more than $4.6 million. In this edition, Parviz Tanavoli’s bronze “Heech” sculpture was sold as the most expensive artwork in the history of the auction.
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2026-10-17 11:50
Majidi denounces US war on Iran as his film wins top prize at 31st Busan International Film Festival
TEHRAN – Majid Majidi received the Best Film Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Thursday for his latest film “Midday Meal”.
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2026-10-16 20:36
“Land of Angels” selected for Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” will be screened at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Türkiye, continuing its presence at international film events.
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2026-10-16 20:35
“The Whisperer” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Italian writer Donato Carrisi’s debut novel “The Whisperer” has recently been published by Vazn-e Donya Publications in Tehran.
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2026-10-14 21:06
Group exhibition at Art Garden Pavilion will honor master and veteran calligraphers
TEHRAN – The second edition of the “Infinite Love” calligraphy group exhibition, featuring a collection of works by of Iran’s master and veteran calligraphers, will open on October 29 at the Art Garden Pavilion in Tehran.
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2026-10-14 21:06
Iranian Cinema Day to be held during 3rd Toji Somon National Film Festival in Tajikistan
TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “The Gambler,” directed by Mohsen Bahari, will be screened during the Iranian Cinema Day in Tajikistan.
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2026-10-14 21:06
Tehran puppet theater festival to open with public ceremony
TEHRAN- The 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival will open on Saturday with a ceremony at the open-air grounds of Tehran’s City Theater Complex, bringing together puppetry artists and members of the public in a celebration of the art form.