News
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:07
Iran to honor Austrian composer Mahler
Iranian House of Artists is planning to pay tribute to late-Romantic Austrian composer Gustav Mahler by holding a ceremony at his death anniversary.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:03
Tehran to host Italian theater troupe
Renowned Italian theater troupe Muta Imago is scheduled to perform its latest works in the Iranian capital city of Tehran, introducing its contemporary approach to theatrical research.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 06:57
Iranian cultural festival kicks off in Turkey
The Turkish eastern city of Erzurum has held an Iranian cultural week in an attempt to introduce Persian cinema and culture to the people of Turkey.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 06:51
Iran unveils UNESCO plaque on Naqqali
The dedicated plaque of UNESCO World Heritage List on the Persian art of storytelling, Naqqali, has been unveiled during a ceremony in the Iranian city of Tous.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 15:49
Leader's advisor lauds Iran's key role in preserving Islamic culture
The Leader's Advisor for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said Iranians have played a vital role in preserving Islamic values and culture.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 14:43
Tehran to exhibit Pop, Op artworks
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts is set to mount an exhibition of works by international practitioners of Pop art and Op art movements.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 14:41
Iran mounts Awakening Awards exhibit
Iran has officially inaugurated the first World Awakening Awards exhibition in the capital city of Tehran, honoring international artists of photography, cartoon and poster design in the month-long event.
Monday, 14 May 2012 08:19
Iran, UK artists to perform in Turkey
A group of Iranian and British stage artists are slated to hold a joint performance in Turkey to highlight the issue of child labor in the form of a play.
Monday, 14 May 2012 08:15
Iran unveils Persian Gulf tablet
The Iranian female artist Akram Khatibi’s Persian Gulf tablet has been unveiled at the opening ceremony of her painting exhibition in the capital of Tehran.
Sunday, 13 May 2012 15:06
Iranian institute to establish art gallery in Dubai
Iranian institute RIRA plans to launch an art gallery at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) on May 16.
Sunday, 13 May 2012 12:36
Protecting cultural heritage
According to Article 558 of Islamic Penalty Act, anybody who damages all or a portion of cultural, historical or religious relics registered on National Heritage List, or destroys the interior decorations, annexations, installations, pictures and designs, should pay compensation and face between 1 and 10 years of imprisonment.
Friday, 11 May 2012 16:16
Iran to establish world award named after Imam Khomeini
Iran to establish world award named after Imam Khomeini ran plans to establish a world award, which will be named after the Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace).
Thursday, 10 May 2012 19:57
Envoy urges expansion of Iran-Turkey Cultural cooperation
Turkey's Ambassador to Iran Umit Yardim lauded the two countries' rich culture, and called for stronger cultural cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 06:22
“Shooting Under Fire” published in Persian
The Persian translation of “Shooting Under Fire: The World of the War Photographer”, a book containing firsthand accounts from ten of the world’s leading war photographers, has been recently been published in Iran.
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 06:04
Iran’s Salehi meets Egyptian scholars
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi has met a group of fifty Egyptian teachers and students of Persian language in the capital city of Tehran.
