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.

Iran Advances Strategic Dossiers for 58 Prospective UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Iran currently maintains 58 cultural and natural properties on its national planning roster for international heritage recognition. Alireza Izadi confirmed that these dynamic historical...

Iranian Artist Maryam Salour Unveils Major Solo Exhibition at Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran

Prominent Iranian artist Maryam Salour has launched a major solo exhibition at Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran. The retrospective presentation features dynamic multimedia creations and...

Four Historic Iranian Water Structures Earn Global Irrigation Heritage Recognition

Four historic Iranian water structures earned prestigious recognition under the World Heritage Irrigation Structures program. The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage selected Si-o-se-pol,...

Legendary Iranian Vocalist Iraj Dies at 94 Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Renowned Iranian vocalist Hossein Khajeh Amiri, affectionately known as Iraj, passed away at ninety-four years old. The celebrated musician fundamentally shaped the golden era...

Iranian Artists Showcase Works in Online “Idea” Exhibition in Netherlands

Thirty Iranian artists are presenting their visual artworks and handicrafts through an online exhibition in the Netherlands. The virtual exhibition, titled “Idea,” opens Tuesday...

Iranian Actor Babak Karimi’s New Italian Film Balcanica Set for World Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Iranian actor Babak Karimi will appear in Balcanica, which will have its world premiere at Venice Days in September. The Italian production will compete...