IRANIAN ART
Not just a land of political street murals. Fine art is deeply embedded in Iran’s history and culture and evident in its renowned architecture, tapestry, mosaic work, carpets, calligraphy and miniatures. Less widely known is that Iran is also home to a vibrant contemporary art scene, with numerous cutting-edge artists -many of them women- and galleries. And it may surprise you to learn that Iran is also home to one of the largest and most valuable collections of modern art anywhere outside Europe and North America! Time to take a look…
Contemporary
More on the huge collection of contemporary western art at the Iranian Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran, Iran.
2017 CBC report on the sizable collection of art held at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts. Source: Youtube, 2017
Iranian artist Marjan Shokri speaks (in persian) about her last exhibition (The butterfly illumination 2023) at Tehran’s Ariana Gallery
The Life Goes On In Iran Vlog gives us a sneak peek at the 2019 "Seppuku" installation by Simin Keramati at Etemad Gallery in Tehran, Iran; the "Green Spaces" installation by Shaahin Norouzi at Etemad Gallery in Iran; and "The Inhabitants of Moan" solo painting exhibition by Abolfazl Rafie at Seyhoun Art Gallery in Tehran, Iran. Source: Youtube, 2019
2012 ABC News report on The Museum of Contemporary Arts located in Tehran - which holds one of the most valuable collections of Western modern art outside Europe and the
2016 Indian NDTV report on contemporary art in Iran. Source: Youtube, 2016
2012 Al Jazeera Report on contemporary art in Iran. Source: Youtube, 2012
Guardian Culture meets Tehran based Iranian artist Nazgol Ansarinia. Source: Youtube, 2017
CNN reports on Iranian Artist Mehdi Ghadyanloo -who has been transforming the sides of city buildings with beautiful murals. Source: Youtube, 2014
2016 France 24 Report on the cinema and contemporary art (2nd part of the report) of Iran. Source: Youtube, 2016
Anahita Art Studio -Tehran, Iran. Source: Youtube, 2014
Traditional
This video delves into the evolution of Persian visual art over centuries of shifting empires and rulers, exploring the diverse styles and influences that have shaped this unique art form. From the awe-inspiring ruins of Persepolis to the breathtaking beauty of Persian miniatures, you can witness the intricacy and grandeur of the most influential pieces of Persian art.
An indian explorer from the Medium&Rare Chanel provides a journey through Iranian art. Source: Youtube, 2019
American travelers and vloggers Eugene Taylor and Abraham Krikorian document their visit to a miniaturist shop in Imam Square Isfahan Iran and a demonstration of the intricate work involved in producing this form of classical Persian Art Work. Source: Youtube, 2018