Israeli Museum Celebrates Iranian Graphic Art
By Ahmad Rafat
An exhibition of contemporary Iranian poster art is currently on in a highly unexpected location: the L.A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem. Ending on November 19, the exhibition is a...
ISIL’s Retreat from Mosul: The Nasty Consequences
By Ahmad Rafat
The Battle of Mosul is a joint military offensive launched in October 2016 by Iraqi government forces, Iranian-backed Shia militia, and the Peshmerga military forces of Iraqi Kurdistan. Its aim is to...
Iran at the Venice Biennale: A Visit to the Iranian Pavilion
By Ahmad Rafat
Iran is among the 85 countries taking part this year in the Venice Biennale, the world's largest and oldest art fair. The 57th Biennale opened on May 13 and runs through November...
Iran at the Venice Biennial (Part I)
A Visit to the Iranian Pavilion
By Ahmad Rafat
Iran is among the 85 countries taking part this year in the Venice Biennale, the world's largest and oldest art fair. The 57th Biennale opened on May...
ISIL’s Retreat from Mosul: The Nasty Consequences
June 6, 2017
By Ahmad Rafat
The Battle of Mosul is a joint military offensive launched in October 2016 by Iraqi government forces, Iranian-backed Shia militia, and the Peshmerga military forces of Iraqi Kurdistan. Its aim...
Dzhangal: An Exhibition Not to Forget the Errant Refugees
By Ahmad Rafat
Gideon Mendel chose Dzhangal and not jungle, its English translation, as the name for his recent exhibition in London on the state of refugees, who for years, lived on the outskirts of the port of Calais, France, with the hope of crossing to Britain.
Gideon Mendel chose Dzhangal and not jungle, its English translation, as the name for his recent exhibition in London on the state of refugees, who for years, lived on the outskirts of the port of Calais, France, with the hope of crossing to Britain.
US-Iran Relations and the Namazis
April 29, 2017
Ahmad Rafat (Kayhan-London Exclusive)
At a news conference held on Tuesday 25 April, 2017 in Vienna, Babak Namazi called for the unconditional release of his father and brother, Mohammad Baqer and Siamak Namazi....
Tehran Hosts Major Cosmetics Fair
By Ahmad Rafat
Tehran recently hosted the top trade show for the cosmetics industry in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Tehran recently hosted the top trade show for the cosmetics industry in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Religious Minorities’ Role in Elections
April 24, 2017
By Ahmad Rafat
In an official letter, Ahmad Jannati, chairman of the Guardian Council, has argued in support of banning religious minorities from participating in Iran’s municipal elections. Jannati asserts that“ following a...
Women and the Presidential Election
April 19, 2017
By Ahmad Rafat
The fate of 1,636 candidates who have registered in the 12th presidential election is now in the hands of the Guardian Council. Meanwhile, many believe that the disqualification of the...
