Why Some Iranians Call Themselves ‘Persians’: UC Irvine’s Rahimieh Offers Clues
By Peyman Pejman
What is Iranian 'culture,' and how has it evolved as people's lives, views, and perceptions of their homeland have changed over the years?
What is Iranian 'culture,' and how has it evolved as people's lives, views, and perceptions of their homeland have changed over the years?
The Story of Iran’s Actresses Is Told in New Film; Aghdashloo Attends L.A. Screening
By Fred Parvaneh
Who were the first actresses in the history of Iranian cinema, and who are the female performers of today? A new documentary screened in L.A. last weekend brought answers to those questions - with Hollywood actress Shohreh Aghdashloo present both on screen and off.
Who were the first actresses in the history of Iranian cinema, and who are the female performers of today? A new documentary screened in L.A. last weekend brought answers to those questions - with Hollywood actress Shohreh Aghdashloo present both on screen and off.
Israeli-Iranian Singer Maureen Nehedar Releases One Bestselling Album After Another
By Ahmad Rafat
Thirty-eight-year-old Maureen Nehedar was only two-and-a-half when she emigrated with her family from Isfahan to Israel. It was during the early years of the Revolution, when many Persian Jews were leaving their homeland. Maureen and her family were determined not to forget their roots.
Thirty-eight-year-old Maureen Nehedar was only two-and-a-half when she emigrated with her family from Isfahan to Israel. It was during the early years of the Revolution, when many Persian Jews were leaving their homeland. Maureen and her family were determined not to forget their roots.
Getting Iranian-Americans to Collect Art: A Talk With AdvocArtsy’s Roshi Rahnama
By Fred Parvaneh
Roshi Rahnama is a California-based ex-attorney and art collector. She is also the founder of a key series of events: the AdvocArtsy exhibitions, which have been instrumental in showcasing the work of artists of Iranian descent.
Roshi Rahnama is a California-based ex-attorney and art collector. She is also the founder of a key series of events: the AdvocArtsy exhibitions, which have been instrumental in showcasing the work of artists of Iranian descent.
British-Iranian Artist Jason Noushin Covers His Sculptures With Calligraphy
By Corrie Parsonson
The U.S.-based British-Iranian artist Jason Noushin has a fondness for birds, Persian calligraphy and for poetry. In his most recent works, he manages to combine the three, producing life-like birds covered with words.
The U.S.-based British-Iranian artist Jason Noushin has a fondness for birds, Persian calligraphy and for poetry. In his most recent works, he manages to combine the three, producing life-like birds covered with words.
Aga Khan Museum Showcases Art of Post-Revolution Iran: Kiarostami, Aliabadi, Tanavoli
The art of post-revolutionary Iran is taking center stage at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto in an exhibition opening February 4 and curated by Dr. Fereshteh Daftari. All works are from the collection of the British-Iranian financier and collector Mohammed Afkhami.
"Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians” features
CIA Interrogator Remembers Saddam Hussein’s Hatred of Iran in New Book
By Peyman Pejman
The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 is a historical event of such significance that it will define the modern-day Middle East for years to come.
The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 is a historical event of such significance that it will define the modern-day Middle East for years to come.
Another Oscar for Iran? Farhadi’s ‘Salesman’ Is Nominated, But He’ll Skip the Awards
Asghar Farhadi became the first Iranian in history to win an Oscar: for his drama "A Separation," which took the prize for Best Foreign Language Film in 2012. He may win another Oscar this...
Cinema Rex Tragedy of 1978 is Recreated in London Exhibition by Mahmoud Bakhshi
By Kayhan Life Staff: On August 19, 1978, Cinema Rex, a crowded movie theater in the Iranian port city of Abadan was set on fire, leaving at least 377 people dead. The arson attack...
Reorient Magazine Founder Joobin Bekhrad Publishes Debut Novel
By Susanna Huth
Joobin Bekhrad is the founder of Reorient magazine, an acclaimed online publication that celebrates contemporary Middle Eastern arts and culture.
Joobin Bekhrad is the founder of Reorient magazine, an acclaimed online publication that celebrates contemporary Middle Eastern arts and culture.
