Kayhan Life Interviews Niyaz, the Iranian Musical Duo
By Ahmad Rafat
Niyaz is an Iranian musical duo created by the singer Azam Ali — formerly part of the group VAS — and her husband Loga Ramin Torkian, from the Iranian crossover group Axiom...
‘Time for A Feminist Revolution in Iran,’ Says Artist Soheila Sokhanvari
By Nazanine Nouri
https://kayhanlife.com/culture/art/iranian-feminist-icons-to-star-in-barbican-show-by-soheila-sokhanvari/
The Iranian-born British artist Soheila Sokhanvari, whose exhibition of Iranian feminist icons at London’s Barbican is drawing critical acclaim and a large number of visitors, has called for a “feminist revolution’’...
‘Persepolis’ Book Art by Marjane Satrapi Sells For $665,000 in Sotheby’s Online Auction
By Nazanine Nouri
An online auction of 44 sheets of original book art from “Persepolis,” the bestselling graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, raised a total of 580,230 pounds ($665,000) at Sotheby’s, the auction house said.
All...
Sotheby’s to Sell Original Book Art From Marjane Satrapi’s ‘Persepolis’ in Online Auction
By Nazanine Nouri
Sotheby’s is holding an online auction of the original book art from “Persepolis,” the bestselling graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi.
As part of the online auction, to take place from Oct. 19 to...
Iran’s Government Closes Children’s Libraries to Cut Costs
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Iranian government recently announced its plan to close some 1,000 libraries belonging to the Institute for the Development of Children and Young Adults, also known as the Center for the...
Jailed Iranian Filmmaker Panahi Wins Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival
By Ahmad Rafat
Jafar Panahi’s “No Bears” (Khers Nist) won the Special Jury Prize last weekend at the Venice Film Festival, in a demonstration of solidarity with detained Iranian filmmakers such as himself.
In the festival’s...
Shirin Ebadi Attends Venice Film Festival For World Premiere of Documentary On Her Life
By Nazanine Nouri
The world premiere of the documentary “Shirin Ebadi: Until We are Free” took place this week at the Venice International Film Festival, in the presence of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin...
Empty Chair for Jailed Iranian Director at Venice Film Fest
By Crispian Balmer
VENICE, Sept 9 (Reuters) - An empty chair stood in for Iranian director Jafar Panahi at Venice on Friday as the festival hosted the world premiere of his latest movie "No Bears" while...
Jailed Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi In Competition at Venice Film Festival
By Ahmad Rafat
The Venice International Film Festival turns 90 this year. Originally launched in 1932, it is the oldest international film festival in the world.
The 79th edition of the festival, organized by La Biennale...
Iranian Feminist Icons to Star In Barbican Show by Soheila Sokhanvari
By Nazanine Nouri
Feminist icons from pre-revolutionary Iran will be the focus of a solo exhibition by the Iranian-born British artist Soheila Sokhanvari at the Barbican Centre, London’s leading arts and performance complex.
“Rebel Rebel” (Oct....
