Tehran museums reopen as COVID-19 restrictions ease

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- All museums and historical places in the Iranian capital are allowed to resume their activities from September 18 as COVID-19 restrictions ease, Mohammadreza Kargar, said the director of the museums department of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Coronavirus should not shut down cinematic events: DEFC director

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The Documentary and Experimental Film Center (DEFC) director Mohammad Hamidi-Moqaddam has said that film events should not be shut down due to the coronavirus.

Cinema manager warns COVID-19 could cause irreparable damage to entertainment market

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The manager of Tehran’s Azadi Cineplex has said that coronavirus has caused the most irreparable damage to the entertainment industry.

Coronavirus shuts down Iran’s national library again

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) has been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus following a request by the Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters.

Lili Golestan: The 28th edition of the ‘100 Works, 100 Artists’ exhibition to be held online to curb the spread of the coronavirus

TEHRAN –(Iranart)-A selection of 282 artworks by artists from different generations will be showcased online from 31 July to 22 September on the website and Instagram of Golestan Gallery, Lili Golestan announced in a press release.

Coronavirus causing habit of going to cinema to fade away: filmmaker

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- Filmmaker Mohsen Damadi has said that coronavirus is gradually causing the habit of going to cinema to fade away, and is imposing a great pause in all areas.

Musicians perform notes of love for healthcare staff

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- A number of musicians have released music videos during home quarantine to insert hope and encourage people in the battle against coronavirus, while they have also tried to appreciate efforts made by the healthcare staff.

Iranian art galleries urge government support in COVID-19 era

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- Owners of several art galleries in Iran have asked the government to support them during the hard days of the coronavirus pandemic.

Art, cultural activities in Tehran shut down again over rise in coronavirus infections

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The activities of all art and cultural centers across Tehran have been shut down for one week due to a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus infections and deaths, the Coronavirus Control Operations Headquarters announced on Tuesday.

Poor communication during pandemic brings depression to artists, gallery owners: art expert

TEHRAN –(Iranart)- The director of Shokuh Gallery, a major art gallery in Tehran, has said that the lack of communication between people and art aficionados impacting the art community following the outbreak of coronavirus has caused the artists to lose motivation and feel depressed.