Friday, March 29, 2024

Star Comedian Max Amini Interviews Reza Pahlavi, Gets Praise from Seinfeld

By Firouzeh Nabavi The famous Iranian-American standup comedian, actor and producer, Max Amini, has been in the news recently after his candid, sit-down interview with Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s Crown Prince. “The Unseen Prince Documentary” was...

Filmmaker Hassan Nazer’s ‘Winners,’ UK’s Submission for the Oscars, Is Released in Cinemas

By Firouzeh Nabavi Scottish-Iranian director Hassan Nazer’s movie “Winners” (“Barandeha”) -- the UK’s submission for this year’s Academy Award for Best International Feature – has recently been released in UK movie theaters.  The movie was...

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Opens Six New Galleries Endowed by Collector Hossein Afshar

By Firouzeh Nabavi The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) has just opened six new permanent galleries in its Art of the Islamic Worlds wing endowed by the Iranian-born collector Hossein Afshar. They feature Iranian...

At Frieze LA, Artist Amir H. Fallah to Unveil Neon Billboard Inspired by Iran...

By Firouzeh Nabavi A new artwork by the Iranian-born, Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Amir H. Fallah is set to be unveiled on the first day of the Frieze LA art fair on Feb. 17. The...

France’s President, Politicians, Artists Show Strong Support For Iranian Protest Movement 

By Firouzeh Nabavi Since the start of the nationwide protests that broke out in Iran in mid-September, France's president, politicians and artists have been among the most powerful defenders of the movement. Slogans in support...

At Sundance Festival, Directors Maryam Keshavarz, Noora Niasari Win Audience Awards

By Firouzeh Nabavi Two female directors of Iranian descent – Maryam Keshavarz and Noora Niasari – won audience awards at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, which ended Sunday. https://twitter.com/iraniansinfilm/status/1619062770141634560?cxt=HHwWgIDRtdzAiPgsAAAA “The Persian Version,” directed by Keshavarz –...
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At Sundance Festival, Women Directors Noora Niasari, Maryam Keshavarz And Sierra Urich Are In Competition

By Firouzeh Nabavi Three female directors of Iranian descent are vying for top awards at the  prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Utah, which started on Jan. 19 and ends Sunday. They include Noora Niasari, whose...

‘Succession’ Actor Arian Moayed to Star With Jessica Chastain on Broadway

By Firouzeh Nabavi Arian Moayed – an Iranian-born actor who was nominated for an Emmy award for his role as Stewy Hosseini in the series “Succession” -- will soon join Oscar winner Jessica Chastain on...

French-Iranian Artist Vanecha Roudbaraki to Exhibit Work At European Parliament Jan. 16

By Firouzeh Nabavi The French-Iranian contemporary artist Vanecha Roudbaraki is opening an exhibition of her paintings at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France next week. “This exhibition marks a big step in my personal life and...

British Museum to Open Major Show on Luxury and Power In Persia and Greece

By Firouzeh Nabavi The British Museum has announced the opening of a major exhibition in May titled “Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece,” examining the complex relationship between luxury and power in ancient Iran, in...