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 Artists Unite for “Farewell” Tribute Album Honoring Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iranian cultural organizations finalized the production of a collaborative tribute album titled Farewell to coincide with ongoing state mourning ceremonies. Consequently, this iranian commemorative...

Iran’s Jameh Mosque of Dezful Reflects Centuries of Islamic and Pre-Islamic Architectural Fusion

The historic Jameh Mosque of Dezful stands today as a premier symbol of architectural preservation in Khuzestan province. This ancient monument bridges centuries of...

Iranian Novelist and Activist Shahrnush Parsipur Reportedly Passes Away in the United States

Acclaimed Iranian novelist, translator, and social activist Shahrnush Parsipur passed away recently in a hospital near San Francisco. Consequently, the international literary community is...

Iranian Experts Discuss Protecting Historical Sites During Armed Conflicts at Tehran Panel

Iranian experts gathered in Tehran to examine international approaches for safeguarding vulnerable urban historical identities during armed conflicts. The Tehran Urban Research and Planning...

Bahram Beyzai’s Acclaimed Play “Afra” Returns to Tehran Theater Stage Until July 7

The iconic play Afra or the Day Passes is currently running on stage at the prominent Tehran Theater. Director Marjan Bakhtiari leads this highly...

Two Iranian Short Films Selected for 11th Annual Full Bloom Film Festival in North Carolina

The upcoming eleventh annual Full Bloom Film Festival will feature two Iranian short films in its official selection. This international competition will take place...