Watching Samira Ahmed’s Art of Persia television series on BBC Four has been an utter delight. Not just to learn more about the history of Persia and the incredible impact the empire has had on the world and today, but it has taken me back to so many pleasant memories of Iran. I look backContinue reading “Reminiscing about Iran”
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The Most Influential Poets of Iran
Iran is home to some of the most well-known and influential poets in the world. Tremendous works of art, the words of Persian poetry give an insight into the culture of the country. The poems keep inspiring generations after generations of Iranians, and others around the globe. Here is a look at some of theContinue reading “The Most Influential Poets of Iran”
Turquoise Handicraft in Esfahan
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition National Museum of Oriental Art Via Merulana, 248, Rome. Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 9am-2pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays – 9am-7.30pm. Closed on Monday. Price: Full price €6. Reduced price ticket €3. http://www.museorientale.beniculturali.it _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome is currently displaying an impressive exhibitionContinue reading “Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome”
Unedited History – Iran 1960-2014
Exhibition runs to: 23rd March. Opening times: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 11am – 7pm Sat 11am-10pm Address: Via Guido Reni, 4/a, Rome Wesbite: http://www.fondazionemaxxi.it/ ______________________________________________________________________________________ The MAXXI contemporary museum in Rome is currently holding an exhibition, entitled ‘The Unedited History of Iran’. It is displaying over 200 works by 20 artists and takes you through several chronological chapters ofContinue reading “Unedited History – Iran 1960-2014”
Another Iran 