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 this original art and attention should be paid to the living conditions of the artists as well.

Noruz art exhibition reopens as COVID-19 curbs eased

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- An exhibition displaying artworks on the traditions and rituals for the Iranian New Year celebration Noruz at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center reopened on Saturday as the Iranian government has eased curbs on regular activities in the new wave of COVID-19.

Azoulay: UNESCO to help Iran promote science, technology

TEHRAN.(Iranart) – UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in her message on the 1,750th anniversary of the University of Gundi-Shapur, said: “UNESCO stands ready to support the Islamic Republic of Iran in its efforts to promote science and technology, create knowledge, and share it.

Six Iranian ICHs inscribed on UNESCO’s list over eight years

TEHRAN.(Iranart)-Six Iranian intangible cultural heritages (ICHs) were inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists over the past eight years.

Artists criticize Iran’s multinational sharing of UNESCO Persian painting file

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- Several Iranian artists have criticized the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts (MCHTH) for agreeing to share the file on Persian painting with several other countries on a UNESCO list.

Golestan Palace manuscripts being digitalized

Tehran. (HONARONLINE)-A number of manuscripts of Golestan Palace are being digitalized with special scanners, said the director of the UNESCO-registered museum in Tehran.

Uraman virtual exhibition underway

A virtual exhibition titled, ‘Uraman: Fringing the Skies,’ showcasing photographs taken by 35 photographers on the natural and social characteristics of Uraman district in the western province of Kurdestan is underway.

Shajarian’s legacy to ‘long live on in our hearts and minds’: UNESCO director-general

Tehran. (Iranart)- UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in a message to Iran’s Ambassador to UNESCO Ahmad Jalali, wrote, “Mohammadreza Shajarian’s legacy will long live on in our hearts and minds.”

WIPO grants medal to late Iranian maestro Shajarian

TEHRAN.(Iranart) - Oct. 19 (MNA) – World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) awarded a Medal for Creativity to internationally-acclaimed classical and traditional Persian vocalist, the late Mohammad Reza Shajarian.

Iran ranks 10th at UNESCO world heritage registration list

TEHRAN.(Iranart) - Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran is ranked 10th regarding the number of historical monuments and sites registered in the UNESCO world heritage list.