Culture

Tehran Symphony Orchestra to Perform Mozart’s “Figaro” at Vahdat Hall

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra has announced an upcoming concert titled “Figaro,” featuring iconic compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Principal conductor Nasir Heidarian will lead the country’s prominent classical music...

Saadi Foundation Launches Global “20 Words, One Text” Literary Competition

The Saadi Foundation has officially launched an international literary competition titled “20 Words, One Text” to mark national celebrations. The...

Tehran’s International 100-Second Film Festival Selects 170 Films for 15th Edition

The prestigious International 100-Second Film Festival has officially selected 170 short films for its upcoming 15th competitive edition....

National Museum of Iran Showcases 11th-Century Silk Robe From Yazd

The National Museum of Iran recently showcased an exquisite red-ground silk robe representing classical textile traditions. Curators confirmed...

Tehran Cultural Center to Screen and Analyze Crime Thriller Tuner

Tehran’s prestigious Arasbaran Cultural Center will host a special screening and critical analysis of the crime thriller Tuner. Renowned...

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...