Adel Yazdi, an Iranian artist who has transformed an alley in one of the old neighbourhoods of Shiraz into an open air permanent art gallery, stands next to one of his high reliefs in the central ...

"I draw deep inspiration from the narrative elements of Persian miniature painting. This quality inspires me to use metaphor ...

The writer explains how the work of the Iranian photographer Hoda Afshar helps her feel connected to her homeland ...

Arrested by Iran's morality police for violating the ... and the forced closure of publishing houses, theatres and arts organisations". The regime's propaganda arm even produced its own graphic ...

Jan. 23—"Until There is Nothing Left to Forgive" is an experience of illustrations, songs and memory created by ...

Iranian artist Maryam Hashemi introduces her artwork and tells her life story. From a series of BBC Teach clips exploring the artwork of six UK-based leading artists. We meet Maryam Hashemi who ...

Unveiled on 28 November 2022, Eyes on Iran is a multifaceted public art installation, punctuating the spaces of New York’s FDR Four Freedoms State Park. Eye motifs have been staged in different scales ...

With its striking designs and bright colours, Mr. Yazdi’s art can be reminiscent of Surrealism. It often comes across as surprising, showcasing a different side of Iran’s artistic heritage ...