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.

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...

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 global event will honor the National...

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. Organizers will screen the selected films...

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 that the historical artifact dates precisely...

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 film critic Kourosh Jahed will lead...

Iranian Author Javad Mojabi Dies at 87 After Six Decades of Literary and Artistic Work

Distinguished Iranian author, poet, and art critic Javad Mojabi has passed away at the age of 87 following an extended illness. His death marks...