“You Will Return to Isfahan” published in Italian 

TEHRAN – An Italian translation of Iranian writer Mostafa Ensafi’s novel “You Will Return to Isfahan” has recently been published in Italy.

Iran’s best cultural studies honored

TEHRAN – Iran has awarded the top seven cultural studies carried out by Iranian researchers over the past three years at the 15th Festival of Cultural Research of the Year.

Iranian institute launches intl. awards to honor calligraphy works on Hazrat Fatima (SA)  

TEHRAN – The Mirase Yase Yasin Cultural Institute has established awards to honor the best Persian and Arabic calligraphy works from across the world on Hazrat Fatima (SA), daughter of Prophet Muhammad (S).

Sepehr Imanpur wins top prize at 7th Damonfar Visual Arts Festival

TEHRAN – Sepehr Imanpur has won the top prize at the 7th Damonfar Visual Arts Festival.

Winners of Intl. 100-Second Film Festival honored 

TEHRAN – The winners of the 12th edition of the International 100-Second Film Festival were announced during a ceremony at Tehran’s Andisheh Hall on Friday.

Iranian Academy of Arts honors music scholar Amir-Ashraf Arianpur

TEHRAN – Veteran music scholar and musician Amir-Ashraf Arianpur was honored for his lifetime achievements during a ceremony at the Iranian Academy of Arts (IAA) in Tehran on Wednesday.

Khashayar Alvand, screenwriter of “Paytakht”, dies at 51

TEHRAN – Screenwriter Khashayar Alvand, whose writings made the happiest moments for Iranian viewers for over 15 years with popular comedy series such as “Noqtechin”, “Barareh Nights” and “Paytakht”, died of a heart attack at his home in Tehran on Thursday. He was 51.

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Joy key ingredient missing from Iranian festivals 

TEHRAN – Enjoyment is a vital part missing from Iranian cultural events, the most important of them are the Fajr festivals, which are organized every year to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Sebastian Plano to perform in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Germany-based Argentinian classical composer and cellist Sebastian Plano is scheduled to give concerts at Tehran’s Andisheh Hall on March 7 and 8.

War, love, loneliness in Middle East inspire new Persian poem collection  

TEHRAN – War, love and loneliness has inspired a new collection by young Iranian poet Garus Abdolmalekian.

Film festival celebrates 90 years of relations between Iran, Japan 

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Japan and Iran’s Farabi Cinema Foundation is organizing a festival of Japanese movies in Tehran to celebrate 90 years of diplomatic ties between Iran and Japan.  

Edinburgh Iranian Festival unveils film lineup

TEHRAN – The Edinburgh Iranian Festival has announced a film lineup for its new edition, which is scheduled to take place in the Scottish capital from March 1 to 7. 

“23 Individuals” tops at National Will Manifestation Awards

TEHRAN – Mehdi Jafari’s acclaimed movie “23 Individuals” about 23 young Iranian volunteers who were captives during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war came in first with six awards at the National Will Manifestation Awards on Monday.

University of Oxford honors vocalist Shahram Nazeri 

TEHRAN – Veteran Iranian vocalist Shahram Nazeri was honored at the University of Oxford in the UK last week with a plaque for his 40 years of activities on promoting Persian music and poetry.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

Intl. 100-Second Film Festival aims at discovering new talent: organizer

TEHRAN – The director of the 12th International 100-Second Film Festival, Ali Qorbani, has said that the festival is seeking to discover new film talent and help promising young filmmakers. 

By Manijeh Rezapoor

German artist couple astonish visitors with perforated layers of glass 

TEHRAN – Perforated layers of glass all set one after the other in window sets seem quite fascinating for the visitors, adding more to their fantasy is when one finds out the objects are made by handmade computers and machines.

Iranian photographer wins award at Pictures of the Year  

TEHRAN – Iranian photographer Jalal Shamsazaran has won the Environmental Vision Award at the 76th Pictures of the Year International Competition (POY) in the U.S.

Yazd picked as Iran’s 2019 Book Capital 

TEHRAN – Yazd, the central Iranian city that is home to many magnificent historical mosques and ancient Zoroastrian fire temples, has been named as Iran’s 2019 Book Capital.

“The Above-Named Person” wins grand prize at Fajr Intl. Theater Festival

TEHRAN – “The Above-Named Person” by Iranian director Ali-Asghar Dashti has won the grand prize of the 37th Fajr International Theater Festival. 

“23 Individuals” tops at Qoqnus Screen Awards

TEHRAN – “23 Individuals” by Mehdi Jafari, an epic movie about 23 young Iranian volunteers who were captives during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, was crowned best film at the 8th edition of the Qoqnus Screen Awards on Friday.

Iran’s “Lotus” wins Big Sky artistic vision award

TEHRAN – Iranian director Mohammadreza Vatandoost’s acclaimed film “Lotus” won the mini-doc artistic vision award at the 16th Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in the U.S. city of Missoula, Montana, the organizers announced on Friday.

By Mohsen Mohammadi

Metal engraving of Quran verses sells for over $1.8 million at Baran Auction

TEHRAN – A metal engraving featuring verses of the Holy Quran has fetched 77 billion rials (over $1.8 million) during the Baran Auction, which is dedicated to the sale of inscription impressions and calligraphy works.

Persian miniature added to national heritage list, artists hailed as Living Human Treasures  

TEHRAN – Persian miniature was registered on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list as several artists, including miniature master Mahmud Farshchian, were added to the list as Living Human Treasures, the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization announced on Wednesday.

Damonfar Visual Arts Festival opens at Tehran’s Mellat Cineplex 

TEHRAN – The 7th edition of the Damonfar Visual Arts Festival, dedicated to artists under 25 years of age, opened at Tehran’s Mellat Cineplex on Friday.

University of Tehran to honor Polish orientalist Anna Krasnowolska 

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian literati will come together in a session at the University of Tehran on Saturday to honor Polish orientalist Anna Maria Krasnowolska, the university announced last week.

IED to observe Italian Design Day in Tehran

TEHRAN – The IED - Istituto Europeo di Design located in Milan plans to celebrate Italian Design Day in Tehran on March 3 by organizing a seminar on the smart city and art.

Top artists of post-revolution Iranian theater honored

TEHRAN – The organizers of the 37th Fajr International Theater Festival honored ten top artists of the post-revolution Iranian theater during a ceremony held at Tehran’s City Theater Complex on Tuesday. 

3 music industry elites receive lifetime honors at Fajr festival

TEHRAN – Vocalist Karim Saleh Azimi, pianist Fakhri Malekpur and instrument maker Ramin Jazayeri were honored with lifetime achievement awards during the closing ceremony of the 34th Fajr Music Festival on Tuesday.

“Lunch Time” director Alireza Qasemi to attend Cannes Cinéfondation Résidence

TEHRAN – The Cannes Film Festival has selected Iranian filmmaker Alireza Qasemi along with five other filmmakers from across the world to attend the 38th session of the Résidence, which is organized in the Cinéfondation section.

Iran’s Intl. 100-Second Film Festival unveils official lineup

TEHRAN – Thirty-three movies from across the world will be competing in the 12th edition of the International 100-Second Film Festival in Tehran, the organizers announced on Tuesday.