Directed by Morteza Mirmontazemi, ‘Becket’ is the title of a play on stage at Iranshahr Theater that will run through November 6.The work is an adaptation of ‘Becket or The Honor of God is a play’ written by the French dramatist Anouilh (1910–1987). It is a depiction of the conflict between Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry II […]

A documentary by French cinematographer Emmanuel Gras, 41, ‘Makala’ will be screened at the 11th Cinema Verite, Iran’s International Documentary Film Festival, slated for December 10-17 in Tehran.The film, that won Critics’ Week Prize at 2017 Cannes Festival, has entered the Special Screening section of Cinema Verite, IRNA reported.Makala means charcoal in Swahili. It is […]

Villa Contemporaneous Art Gallery in Monza, Italy, is hosting, ‘A Distant Echo’, the solo exhibit of Iranian artist, Saba Masoumian for the first time, Honaronline reported.“She creates complex works rich in allusion; abandoned domestic environment in which despite being neglected, there are evident traces of human presence. Her works depict furnishings undergone wear in time, […]

An installation exhibition by five Iranian artists is underway at Shirin Art Gallery in Tehran which is different from the usual stuff audiences witness.What differentiates the show is the approach of the artists toward the notion of art and the way the works are displayed.The paintings are on the floor facing the walls, the other […]

Recent works of painter Yari Ostovany, 55, are on display at Aria Art Gallery.Like the rest of his exhibits, the event is a showcase of abstract works on poetic and spiritual subjects.The works are oil on canvas. They are the proof of Ostovany’s mastery in coloring techniques. The exhibit will run through October 23. Visiting […]

Performance artist Yaser Khaseb, 36, leader of ‘Crazy Body’ theater group, started a tour October 10 to stage two of his solo performances ‘Mysterious Gift’ and ‘Mud’ in three European countries. The two shows have already had a number of international appearances. This time they will be presented in Lithuania, Cyprus and Italy, Mehr News […]

Works by Ebrahim Faraji (1939-2004), a pioneer of contemporary painting, are on display at Hoor Art Gallery. The painting exhibition will run through October 20. Visiting hours are 3 to 8 pm, according to Tandis online magazine of visual art (tandismag.com). Hoor gallery is located at No. 12,…

The first International Art Festival for Persian Speakers in Europe, slated for January 2018 in Paris, has selected the humorist couple, Mehrab Qasemkhani and Shaghayegh Dehghan as the jury for the stand-up comedy section.Those interested can submit at most five two-minute recordings to the festival. Decided by the jury, only 20 videos will be selected […]

Graphic designer, photographer and lecturer Ashkan Qazanchai has curated a poster exhibit to be held at Niavaran Cultural Center.Titled ‘Declaration of Dialogue,’ the exhibition will feature a collection of posters that seek to promote “constructive dialogue and interaction between nations.” It will open on  October 13 and run through October 17, according to Roozrang online […]

Innovative rug designer Mir Mola Soraya, 38, is to present his handmade rugs at Khak Art Gallery.Titled ‘Souf,’ the exhibit revolves around the form and concept of souf or suf (wool in Arabic), a coarse clothing symbolizing austerity and renunciation of worldly pleasures.‘Souf’ will open on October 13 and will run through October 30. On […]