Iran Art

UAE National Day and Bita Vakili’s Painting in the Raha Gallery Collection

The fusion of the Abu Dhabi mosque (tradition) with the towers (modernity) re-creates a visual discourse of Emirati identity—an identity rising from the earth…
Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal honoured with Abu Dhabi Award for his contributions to arts, culture, and community

Now in its 12th edition, the Abu Dhabi Awards celebrate individuals whose selfless acts of giving have created lasting positive impact in the UAE and beyond. …
A closer look at Abu Dhabi Art 2025: selected images from Middle Eastern galleries

This year’s event has brought together prominent regional and international galleries, showcasing a wide range of contemporary artworks.

UAE National Day and the Painting of Mehrdad Fallah

In this mixed-media work, Mehrdad Fallah presents a contemporary visual narrative of the UAE’s national identity through an eloquent interplay of color,…
UAE National Day and the Painting of Roshanak Sattari

Roshanak Sattari’s painting Awakened Time positions itself, both conceptually and structurally, in a dialogue between Modernism and Postmodernism—where the…
Video: Vesta Color at Tehran Design Week — a strong presence with live painting performances

The Vesta Color installation — featuring the brand’s full range of materials — attracted significant attention from artists, art students, and art…

Video: Einoddin Sadeghzadeh: Vesta Color Operates Beyond the Scale of Iran

Einoddin Sadeghzadeh, the acclaimed painter who holds notable auction records, says: “Vesta Color’s factory stands beyond the scale of Iran.”
Ali Akbar Sadeghi and The Royal Feast in the Raha Gallery Collection

On the occasion of the 88th birthday of Master Ali Akbar Sadeghi, we revisit one of his magnificent triptychs, preserved today in the Raha Gallery Middle East…
Four Editions of Baran Auction: A Million-Dollar Leap Through Civilizational and Authentic Artworks

One of the most significant achievements of Baran Auction has been the revitalization of the market for Islamic arts and calligraphy alongside a curated…
Mojdeh Tabatabaei on Mehdi Sahabi: A Translator Who Knew Much About Art

Mehdi Sahabi (1943–2009) was, from the vantage point of art—and through his paintings, sculptures, and photographs—a social actor, always alert and…
Sadegh Tabrizi and the Metaphysics of Islamic Script at the 17th Abu Dhabi Art / Photos

The two remarkable calligraphic paintings by Sadegh Tabrizi (1939–2017) currently on view at the 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Art, presented by Sohrab Gallery,…
Mehdi Sahabi and Manouchehr Safarzadeh: Two Iranian Masterpieces at Mojdeh Gallery
Photos: Vesta Color at Tehran Design Week at the Faculty of Fine Arts
Mehrdad Fallah and His Second Exhibition in the United States / Eight Sales in Austria

Mehrdad Fallah’s second exhibition in the United States opened in Virginia, featuring three of his major series.
Ten Years Ago: Mahboubeh Kazemi’s Vision—Baran Auction, the First Specialized Auction of Calligraphy and Islamic Art, with $871,000 in Sales

A decade ago, Mahboubeh Kazemi launched Baran Auction, the first specialized auction dedicated to calligraphy and Islamic arts, featuring artists from Iraq,…
Sadegh Tabrizi and His Painterly Love Stories at Abu Dhabi Art 2025

Sohrab Gallery will present a collection of masterworks by Sadegh Tabrizi at Abu Dhabi Art 2025.
Aref Geranmayeh and Contemporary Watercolors at Mojdeh Gallery

Aref Geranmayeh’s watercolor is not merely a depiction of roots and deadwood; it is a manifesto on the cycle of time, nature’s memory, and the secret life…
Vohu-Manah (Vohuman) in Bundahishn by Elham Fallahi :The Wounded Guardian of Waters, Raha Gallery Collection

The sculpture Vohuman occupies the uppermost position in the vast and astonishing installation Bundahishn—placed precisely above the figure of Ahura Mazda. It…
MENART Paris 2025: Middle Eastern Art Shines at the Heart of Europe/photos
Video: Vesta Color at “The Sense of Persia” multimedia exhibition

Vesta Color attracted remarkable attention from both the public and artists throughout this well-attended event.
Alireza Samiazar and a Different Reading of the Works of Afshin Pirhashemi

Afshin Pirhashemi is among the most influential contemporary artists of Iran… The women in his paintings stood apart from all other depictions created by…
Sadegh Tabrizi and Sohrab Gallery at Abu Dhabi Art/ Curated by Mehrdad Fallah and Shahin Torkaman

The late Sadegh Tabrizi, whose works have appeared in nearly 150 regional and international auctions over the past half-century, will for the first time have…
Kiarash Yaghoubi and The Third Line at Mojdeh Gallery

This work by Kiarash Yaghoubi may be regarded as a reconstruction of Iranian identity in the face of the modern global order. His focus lies on the conceptual…

Hediyeh Mortazian, Director of Deilaman Gallery: Original Iranian calligraphy shines in the world, but calligraphers live hard in Iran

Hedyeh Mortazian, the director of Deilaman Gallery, says that as Iranian calligraphy registered in UNESCO World Heritage List, attention has been drawn to…
Folios from Shahnameh Extremely Welcome at Fourth Baran Auction

TEHRAN –(Iranart) - Five folios from a rare manuscript of the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, was the top lot of the 4th Baran…
Key Facts About Fourth Baran Auction

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – Seventy-one ancient works, some dating back more than a century, will be put on sale at the fourth edition of the Baran Auction.
Iranian Art Sets Auction Records in Baran’s Third Biggest Sale

TEHRAN –(Iranart) - Over half of the art may have been guaranteed to sell before this year’s Baran Handwriting Impression & Calligraphy Auction even got…

With Aydin Aghdashloo About these days

TEHRAN. (Iranart) –Aydin Aghdashloo, a well-known master of Iranian art (painting), has been facing accusations in cyberspace for several years, and he has…
Finnish Filmmakers See Opportunities in Co-Production with Iran

TEHRAN –(Iranart) - Three Finnish cineastes talked about their country’s film industry and the possibility of joint productions with Iran.
Kenro Izu Talks Platinum Print, Digital Photography and Passion to Visit Sacred Places

TEHRAN. (Iranart) - Veteran Japanese photographer says he was surprised to see that so many historical houses in Iran were renovated with a small budget.
From Art Tourism in Iran to Baran Auction with Mahboubeh Kazemi Doulabi

TEHRAN. (Iranart) – The manager of Taraneh Baran Gallery and Baran Auction believes Iran has the capacity and the means to organize exhibition museums for…
Iranian Architect: Soltaniyeh Dome’s Double-Shell Structure Is Unique

TEHRAN. (Iranart) –Iranian architect Parviz Talaei says the Mausoleum of Il-khan Oljeitu, known as the Soltaniyeh Dome, a 700-year-old brick structure located…
Licensed Buskers Gain Reputation on Tehran Metro Underground

TEHRAN – (Iranart) - The Tehran Metro Underground busking scheme is a hit with performers and the travelling public. Passengers enjoy hours of live music,…
Aydin Aghdashloo Lauds Baran Calligraphy Auction

TEHRAN – (Iranart) - Aydin Aghdashloo regretted the fact that modern Iranian society has distanced itself from traditional Persian art.

Hossein Hashempoor: Will the Neo-Masters Outprice the Masters?

How long will Picasso, Van Gogh, Munch — or in the Middle East, Mahmoud Said, Tanavoli, and Paul Guiragossian — remain at the top of the art market?
Moosa Al Halyan: When Horses Fall from the Sky – A Surreal Vision of Fragility

In a haunting scene where celestial fate collides with earthly fragility, Emirati artist Moosa Al Halyan’s Horse Painting (1996) captures more than the…
Nature, Memory, and Symbols: Inside the World of Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim

On the shores of Khorfakkan, where mountains meet the sea, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim has spent a lifetime listening to the land. In the wind-scoured cliffs and…
“Dame in Red” by Azim Morakabatchi at Mojdeh Art Gallery

In the visual world of Azim Morakabatchi , silence speaks louder than screams. In the painting “Dame in Red”—a striking and contemplative work by this…
Bita Vakili and “Guardian of Treasure”

Although humans are not physically present in Bita Vakili's paintings, she says that the “Guardian of Treasure” series is a celebration of those who have…
When calligraphy sets to jewelry,clothes,decorations…

The first Dubai Calligraphy Biennale is helping by Dubai Culture. This biennale showcases classic and contemporary types of calligraphy. Contemporary types…
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Gift Shop / Michelangelo, Botticelli, Da Vinci on bags, toys and jewelry

Mugs,postcards, pens,notebooks,bags and other items are museums gift . One of important issues in museums is gift shop department. Everybody wants to buy…
GOLNAZ FATHi ,FARIDEH LASHAI , MOHSEN VAZIRI MOGHADAM ARE IN MILLION MIDDLE EAST IRANIAN ABASTRACTION EXHIBITION

Millon Middle-East is holding IRANIAN ABASTRACTION EXHIBITION. This exhibition curate by Leila Varasteh / Simine in May 11 - 17, 2023.
The First Solo Exhibition Of Almaha Jaralla At Tabari Artspace Art Gallery

These days Seham's AlmahaJaralla is being a guest at Tabari Artspace Art Gallery. Audience can travel with Almaha Jaralla's artwork. She induces you every…
Abstracts Of Kemal Yazici At Bedia Gallery

Bedia Gallery is the first Turkish gallery in Dubai .

Costumes Show, Installation Art in Ordibehesht Gallery

New costumes and clothing by Shaghayegh Arabi and installation art works by Fereydoun Ave are in view in Ordibehesht Gallery. The exhibition includes a…
1st Festival of Iranian Fashion - Opening Ceremony

Aseman Art and Culture Center was the venue for the opening ceremony of the first Festival of Iranian Fashion (CIPAL) in Tehran. Artists and fans attended the…

Art Market: A Suggestion Arash Rajabpour

Art Market: A Suggestion Arash Rajabpour ، Doosi Home Founder
1950s ‘Persian Landscape’ article explored in new episode of ‘Domus Eyes on Iran’

TEHRAN –(Iranart)-The ninth episode of the ‘Domus Eyes on Iran’ video series ‘Persian Landscape. Domus First Look at Iran’, which was produced by the Italian…
Architect Farshid Moussavi honored with Jane Drew Prize

UK-based Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi has been awarded the Jane Drew Prize for Architecture 2022.
Iran, Germany to hold virtual archaeological symposium

TEHRAN – (Iranart)- Iran’s Research Institute for Cultural Heritage & Tourism (RICHT) and Tehran Department of the Deutsche Archäologische Institut (German…
Pouya Khazaeli Parsa featured in the new episode of Italian Embassy’s series “Domus Eyes on Iran"

TEHRAN –(Iranart)-The eight episode of the video series "Domus Eyes on Iran", produced by the Italian Embassy in Tehran in cooperation with the Milan-based…
Designs by Iranian architects win at WA Awards

TEHRAN.(Iranart) – Several Iranian architects and interior designers have been honored at the 35th edition of the WA Awards, which is organized by the World…
Fourth episode of “Domus Eyes on Iran” released

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The fourth episode of “Domus Eyes on Iran”, a video series dedicated to architecture and design, was released during a special ceremony in…
Azadi Tower, Ambassador of Iranian Culture in the Corona Days/ Mahdi Afzali's explanation

TEHRAN.(Iranart) – Azadi Tower, one of the subdivisions of the Rudaki's Arts and Culture Foundation, in days that Iran is struggling with coronavirus outbreak…
Farhad Ahmadi Dies at 70

TEHRAN.( Iranart)-Farhad Ahmadi died of cancer in Tehran on Monday. He was 70.
ICHHTO registers Versailles Palace of Iran as national heritage site

TEHRAN (Iranart) – The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has registered the Sabet Pasal Mansion, commonly known as the…