Culture

Two Iranians nominated for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipoor, both from Iran, have been nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, a Swedish prize for children's and young adult literature.

Iran’s Paleolithic record central to human evolution debates, museum expert says

An archaeologist at the National Museum of Iran has written in Tehran Times that Iran's Paleolithic record places the country at the centre of debates on human evolution.

Iranian film ‘Midday Meal’ wins top prize at Busan festival

Iranian director Majid Majidi's film Midday Meal won the Busan Award for best film at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Thursday.

Iran proposes joint travel packages to attract more Chinese tourists

Iran proposed five measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, in a message read at a meeting in Beijing on Friday, Tehran Times reported.

Director says Iranian passport holders in play cannot get US visas

Iranian director Amir Reza Koohestani said Iranian-passport holders in his company could not obtain US visas for the play "Blind Runner" in California, Culture OC reported.

Iranian Film Slumber Selected for Busan International Film Festival Competition

Busan International Film Festival’s 31st Vision Asia section has officially unveiled 11 narrative features for its upcoming competition. Consequently, festival organizers selected the Iranian...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Opens Tehran Art Exhibition Honoring Civilian Victims of War

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi inaugurated a major cultural initiative at the Art Bureau in Tehran on Friday. The Nam Cultural and Artistic Institute...

Iranian Artist Maryam Saeedpoor Named Fine Art Photographer of the Year at 2026 International Photography Awards

Iranian artist Maryam Saeedpoor recently secured the title of Fine Art Photographer of the Year at the 2026 International Photography Awards. Consequently, the prestigious...

Safavid Qazvin Laid the Foundations for a New Era of Iranian Architecture and Urban Design

Shah Tahmasb I moved the Safavid capital from Tabriz to Qazvin in the mid-16th century. The move reshaped Iran’s political and administrative landscape. Qazvin...

Iranian Fashion Pioneer Maryam Mahdavi Dies at 76 Leaving Lasting Legacy

Iranian fashion pioneer Maryam Mahdavi passed away at the age of 76 following a long battle with cancer. The influential designer pioneered contemporary garment...

Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo Returns to Tehran After Two Decades in Exile

Acclaimed Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo has returned to Tehran after two decades of living in exile abroad. The prominent artist officially canceled all upcoming...