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2022-04-18 22:11
Tehran exhibit showcases rare Quran manuscripts
TEHRAN – A selection of rare manuscripts of the Holy Quran, which have been calligraphed and illuminated centuries ago, has been put on display in an exhibition at the Golestan Palace in Tehran.
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2022-04-09 18:49
Folios of rare Quran manuscripts on view at Niavaran complex
TEHRAN – Folios of nine rare Quran manuscripts have been put on show in an exhibition at the Niavaran Cultural Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2021-12-28 18:42
Expert deems UNESCO decisions insulting to history of Iranian calligraphy
TEHRAN – Iranian expert and prominent Persian calligrapher Maryam Veisi said that UNESCO’s decisions on calligraphy in the region are insulting to the history of Iranian calligraphy.
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2021-12-17 18:17
Persian calligraphy wins UNESCO protected status
TEHRAN – Persian calligraphy, a symbol of hope and dignity for the predecessors of one of the world’s first civilizations, has been awarded protected status by UNESCO.
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2021-02-17 21:14
Exquisite Persian calligraphies added to intangible cultural heritage list
TEHRAN – A total of 33 Iranian calligraphic works, being kept at the Mir-Emad Calligraphy Museum in northern Tehran, have recently been inscribed on the national list for the intangible cultural heritage.
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2021-01-18 19:08
93 calligraphy works to compete in Fajr Festival of Visual Arts
TEHRAN – A collection of 93 calligraphy works have been selected to compete in the 13th Fajr Festival of Visual Arts to be held in the Saba Art and Cultural Institute in February.
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2021-01-11 18:38
Artists from 30 countries to attend Iran Silk Road calligraphy exhibition
TEHRAN – Calligraphy works by 203 artists from 30 countries will be showcased at the First Raqs-e Qalam International Exhibition and Conference of the Silk Road Calligraphy.
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2020-10-02 17:50
“Silk Script” online exhibit offers works by Iranian, Chinese calligraphers
TEHRAN – A joint virtual exhibition of calligraphy by Iranian calligrapher Bahman Panahi and the Chinese calligrapher of Islamic scripts, Hajji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, has opened at the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO.
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2020-06-23 18:38
Iranian masters comment on Turkey's efforts for registration of calligraphy on UNESCO list
TEHRAN – Iranian masters of calligraphy believe that Turkey has made great efforts in applying to register calligraphy on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, while Iran has been negligent.
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2020-06-06 18:43
Iranian calligraphy seeks UNESCO status
TEHRAN – Iranian calligraphy is seeking to be registered on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2020-04-28 18:18
Calligraphy of Quranic verses embellishes Tehran exhibit
TEHRAN -- The Saba Art and Cultural Institute in Tehran is playing host to an exhibition of the calligraphy of Quranic verses in various styles.
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2020-01-07 18:14
Book of Qajar-era calligrapher Mirza Gholamreza Isfahani’s works published
TEHRAN – A book presenting a wonderful collection by Qajar-era calligrapher Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani was unveiled during a ceremony at the House of Humanities Thinkers in Tehran on Monday.
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2019-12-27 18:12
Ankara hosts exhibition of Quran calligraphy by Iranian, Turkish artists
TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing Quran calligraphy by a group of Iranian and Turkish artists opened in Ankara on Thursday.
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2019-12-21 18:28
National Museum of Iran to display rare calligraphy works
TEHRAN – A collection of rare works by Iranian masters of calligraphy will be put on display in an exhibition at the National Museum of Iran in Tehran tomorrow.
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2019-07-21 18:55
Iranian National Commission for UNESCO honors calligrapher Yadollah Kaboli
TEHRAN – Calligrapher Yadollah Kaboli Khansari, the 70-year-old master of shekasteh nastaliq, a style of Persian calligraphy, was honored by the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO during a special ceremony in Tehran on Saturday.
