Tag: Culture
Iranian illustrator among finalists of 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition
TEHRAN – An Iranian illustrator is among the finalists of the 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition in Shanghai, China.
Iran attends Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair for third consecutive year
TEHRAN – Officials at Iran’s pavilion in the 14th Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair announced that the works of Iranian artists have been well-received by visitors to the event, which is considered Russia’s most important professional art showcase.
“Like Water for Chocolate” to take stage at Baghdad Intl. Theater Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian director Ebrahim Poshte Kouhi’s acclaimed play “Like Water for Chocolate,” adapted from the novel by Mexican author Laura Esquivel, is set to be staged at the Baghdad International Theater Festival, which will be held from October 10 to 18.
Isfahan to host 38th children’s film festival
TEHRAN- The 38th edition of International Film Festival for Children and Youth will be held in Isfahan, with the organizers planning a range of cinematic, educational and cultural programs aimed at children and teenagers.
Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform pieces by Mozart
TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra will perform at the concert “Figaro,” featuring works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and conducted by Nasir Heidarian, in Tehran.
Saadi Foundation launches international competition “20 Words, One Text”
TEHRAN- Marking the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature on September 18, the Saadi Foundation is organizing the international competition “20 Words, One Text” to celebrate the Persian language and literature, engaging Persian learners and enthusiasts worldwide.
170 short films vie at 15th International 100-Second Film Festival
TEHRAN- A total of 170 films have been selected to compete in the main section of the 15th edition of the International 100-Second Film Festival, with the works set to be screened at the main halls of the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran from September 15 to 18.
Turkish Ambassador named honorary member of Persian Language Academy
TEHRAN- Turkish Ambassador to Iran Hicabi Kırlangıç has been named an honorary member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature in recognition of his longstanding scholarly contributions to Persian language and literature and his efforts to promote cultural ties between Iran and Türkiye.
IAF to show Jacques Tati’s “Playtime”
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 1967 satirical comedy “Playtime” directed and co-written by Jacques Tati on Monday.
Iranian writer, poet and artist Javad Mojabi passes away
TEHRAN- Javad Mojabi, the prominent Iranian writer, poet, satirist, painter and literary and art critic, passed away on Saturday following a period of illness. he was 87.