Culture

Art, cultural activities in Tehran shut down again over rise in coronavirus infections

TEHRAN – The activities of all art and cultural centers across Tehran have been shut down for one week due to a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus infections and deaths, the Coronavirus Control Operations Headquarters announced on Tuesday.
Land art in Tehran park mistaken for talismans

TEHRAN – Some land artworks created on the trunks of trees in Tehran’s Laleh Park have been mistaken for talismans and magic words.
Nader Ebrahimi’s book “Forty Letters to My Wife” translated into German

TEHRAN – Iranian writer and filmmaker Nader Ebrahimi’s book “Forty Letters to My Wife” has been rendered into German.

Hafez Awards to go online in pandemic

TEHRAN – The Hafez Awards, Iran’s first and only private awards in the film industry and TV productions, announced on Tuesday that the 20th edition of the gala will be held online this year due to the pandemic.
Locarno festival to screen “Spotted Yellow”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Baran Sarmad’s short movie “Spotted Yellow” will be screened at the 73rd Locarno International Film Festival.
Davud Rashidi’s memorabilia donated to Film Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – Davud Rashidi’s widow Ehteram Borumand donated a collection of the legendary actor’s memorabilia to the Film Museum of Iran on Tuesday on the eve of his birth anniversary.
Nader Ebrahimi’s book “Forty Letters to My Wife” translated into German

TEHRAN – Iranian writer and filmmaker Nader Ebrahimi’s book “Forty Letters to My Wife” has been rendered into German.
Land art in Tehran park mistaken for talismans

TEHRAN – Some land artworks created on the trunks of trees in Tehran’s Laleh Park have been mistaken for talismans and magic words.
Art, cultural activities in Tehran shut down again over rise in coronavirus infections

TEHRAN – The activities of all art and cultural centers across Tehran have been shut down for one week due to a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus infections and deaths, the Coronavirus Control Operations Headquarters announced on Tuesday.
Persian translation of Alexander Jovy’s “I Am Cyrus” goes bestseller

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Alexander Jovy’s novel “I Am Cyrus: The Story of the Real Prince of Persia” has turned out to be a bestselling book in Iran.
National Commission for UNESCO opens virtual exhibit of Persian calligraphy

TEHRAN – The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO has organized “Eternal Heritage”, a virtual exhibit of Persian calligraphy by members of its policymaking council.
Iranian academy to hold online course on Shahnameh

TEHRAN – Elm Academy, a virtual educational center based in Tehran, plans to hold an online course on Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh by the renowned expert in this field, Mir Jalaleddin Kazzazi.
“Butterfly Swimming” premiere canceled in support of healthcare staff

TEHRAN – Rasul Sadr-Ameli, the producer of “Butterfly Swimming”, has said that he has canceled the premiere of the film in support of the medical staff serving COVID19 patients in hospitals across the country.