Italian writer Paolo Giordano’s “How Contagion Works” published in Persian

TEHRAN – An e-book version of Italian physicist and novelist Paolo Giordano’s latest book “How Contagion Works: Science, Awareness and Community in Times of Global Crises” has recently been published in Persian.

Children’s writer Sorayya Qezel-Ayaq dies at 77 

TEHRAN – Iranian children’s writer Sorayya Qezel-Ayaq died on Thursday at a Tehran hospital. She was 77.

“The Soldiers of the Commander” published in Turkish 

TEHRAN – “The Soldiers of the Commander” a book by Iranian writer Morteza Keramati about Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s relationship with his soldiers has been published in Turkish.

Iranian center publishes book on social, cultural implications of coronavirus pandemic  

TEHRAN – Iran’s Institute for Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) has recently published a book on the social and cultural implications of the coronavirus pandemic in Iran.

Iranian art galleries suffered worst year: curator   

TEHRAN – Rozita Sharafjahan, the curator of Tarrahan Azad Gallery, a major gallery in Tehran for young artists, has said that Iranian art galleries suffered their worst year as the government withheld its support from the galleries.

Saba animations to provide tips for dealing with coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran’s Saba Animation Center is producing an animation series reminding people of tips to prevent spreading coronavirus.

Iranian artists rush to amuse people during home quarantine   

TEHRAN – Hundreds of Iranian artists have launched the nationwide #Moshahonar movement to entertain people who have chosen to stay at home voluntarily to prevent the spread of coronavirus.   

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Five Iranian publishers announce top 10 bestsellers of the year

TEHRAN – Iranian publishers Nimaj, Ruzbehan, Qoqnus, Cheshmeh and Afraz have announced their top ten bestselling books published over the past year as the Iranian New Year began on March 20.

“Colors of the Homeland” painter Edman O’Aivazian dies from coronavirus in London

TEHRAN – The London-based Iranian-Armenian painter Edman O’Aivazian passed away from a coronavirus infection at the age of 89 in London, the Persian service of Honaronline announced on Wednesday.

Tehran gallery to hold retrospective of expressionist artist Manuchehr Niazi

TEHRAN – Mojdeh Gallery in Tehran plans to hold a retrospective of Manuchehr Niazi, an Iranian expressionist artist who has created lots of invaluable artworks over his career spanning over six decades.