Tehran museum to restore statues by Alberto Giacometti
TEHRAN – The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art plans to restore two bronze statues by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti. Acid rain has caused damage to “Walking Man 1” and “Standing Woman 1”, which are located in the courtyard of the museum, TMCA director Ali-Mohammad Zare’ told the Persian service of IRNA on Tuesday The statues […]
‘Iranian House’ goes to Midex 2018
TEHRAN– Idea of the ‘Iranian House’ with the message ‘the applicability of handicrafts to everyday life’ will be presented in the 8th International Exhibition of Midex. In this exhibition, the basics of interior design are introduced using artistic handiwork with a focus on the applicable aspect of handicrafts in everyday life in order to propagate the discourse of […]
‘Alphabet’ to vie at American filmfest.
TEHRAN – Iranian short animation ‘Alphabet’ directed by Kianoush Abedi will be screened in the First City Film Festival in Kansas, US. The 6-minute animated piece ‘Alphabet’, directed by Kianoush Abedi, narrates the story of people who have forgotten life and are separated from knowledge and truth. The animation depicts a nation that has […]
FIFF36 gives special focus to Italian cinema
Seven Italian films produced in 2017 have been selected to be featured in ‘A Retrospective of Italian Cinema’ at the 36th edition of Fajr International Film Festival. Out of these seven films, one is in the Competition, two films are in the Magic Lantern section, one is in the Special Screenings section and the rest […]
“Count to One” now for French theatergoers
TEHRAN – The Iranian puppetry troupe Yase Tamam is now in France to perform their acclaimed play “Count to One” in three cities of the country. The group that is led by director and writer Zahra Sabri will give three performances at the Théâtre d’argile in Frouard, the first of which will take place today. […]
‘Retouch’ scoops Best Intl. Short at Ireland’s ADIFF
Iranian short film ‘Retouch’ directed by Kaveh Mazaheri has won the Best International Short award at the 16th Audi Dublin International Film Festival (ADIFF) in Ireland. Mazaheri’s short film ‘Retouch’ managed to scoop the Best International Short award in competition with other top films vying at the 16th edition of Audi Dublin International Film Festival. Co-produced […]
“Birthday Night” tops at U.S. Short Sweet Film Festival
TEHRAN — Iranian director Omid Shams’ “Birthday Night” has won the Best of the Fest Award at the Short Sweet Film Festival in the United States, the organizers announced on Monday. “Birthday Night” film is about Ahmad and Ali, two friends and business partners who face a dramatic situation on their birthday night. “Last Call […]
Aseman Airlines, pilot to blame for Tehran-Yasuj plane crash
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has released a preliminary report on the crash of an airliner in west-central Iran last month. The report suggests that the team tasked with probing into the incident is currently unable to present a definitive conclusion from the investigation into the crash of the ATR-72 plane operated by the Iran Aseman […]
Noruz sweeter with mama’s plan
TEHRAN – The fragrant smell of spring with Persian folk music playing in the background, family members happily pitching in cleaning the house accompanied by a cup of tea after a tough day, all describe a pleasant family atmosphere during the spring cleaning in one’s home. Elsewhere, however, the smell of dust and detergents, the […]
Iranian households, small industries leaning toward renewable energies
TEHRAN – Two weeks ago, Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (known as SATBA) announced that the number of small scale solar power plants across the country which are used by households or small industries has reached 841 units with a total capacity of 8184 kilowatts (KW) in the last two months. This data […]