10 November 2009
Beat out by the Irish, Australians, and Canadians–respectively–Iranians made Opentravel’s “5 friendliest nations on the planet” list, ranking an appreciable and healthy placement as shomaareh (number) 4. We can’t really complain. We have to agree with Opentravel’s decision to include the Irish and their naturally happy faces (albeit due to overintoxification), on the list. But to give them the number one [...]
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05 November 2009
Disney has just released the very first trailer for what’s sure to be one of next year’s blockbuster-movies, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Watch Jake Gyllenhaal as he takes hold of his Persian role for the videogame-inspired flick.
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04 November 2009
It's not only Goya's works that Armajani's will be compared to, but also memories of shocking raw footage of murder scenes and scenes of the wounded in the streets of Iran that were uploaded to video sharing sites after the presidential election.
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27 October 2009
In front of a massive crowd with a green glow, Persian poetry, Iranian artist Shirin Neshat’s artwork, and images of the brutal attacks many Iranians suffered for protesting the 2009 Iranian election’s results carouseled the overhead jumbo-screen on Sunday October 25th, 2009, while mega-band U2, in their true philanthro-artistic virtue reached out to Iranians and all people who [...]
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26 October 2009
Iranian music video editor Fred Khoshtinat, rapper Shaya, and rap promoter Adrenaline are interviewed by Julie Jigsawnovich for their reactions to state-approved rap satires and anti-rap propaganda.
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20 October 2009
Street painting in celebration of “Falnama: The Book of Omens,”opening this month at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery by Mural artist Michael Kirby, who will recreate an image from the exhibition “Falnama: The Book of Omens,” on view in the Sackler Gallery Oct. 24 – Jan. 24, 2010, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kirby will use a [...]
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19 October 2009
Mohammad Ehsai’s untitled work topped Bonhams’ Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern & South Asian Art auction in Dubai’s Royal Mirage Hotel, fetching $132,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $110,000-$130,000. The trompe l’oeil-like depth of field in this painting gives the calligraphic forms a nearly sculptural presence. And the overlapping and interconnected script reminds this reporter of [...]
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16 October 2009
Dj Spooky performs in museums and concert halls around the globe. His travels even included a trip to Antarctica, where he recorded the sound of glaciers melting and collapsing. Dj Spooky recently collaborated with Iranian singer Sussan Deyhim on Azadi–a song in support of the Iranian democracy and freedom movement. This track is included on [...]
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16 October 2009
Washington, DC – The Fridge DC is pleased to present its November 2009 exhibition I RAN Home (In America), running November 5 through November 29, 2009. (Opening Reception: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00-10:00 pm.) Iranian artists have become players in the national and international contemporary art scene, but too often, this genre is tied to politics. [...]
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05 October 2009
At the tender age of 17, Mahdyar Aghajani produced the critically acclaimed, top-selling album, Jangale Asphalt (Asphalt Jungle) by Iranian rapper, Hichkas. Taking an art form that sprang from the streets of New York into their own hands, Mahdyar and Hichkas teamed up to create a uniquely Iranian Hip Hop sound, with Mahdyar incorporating traditional [...]
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02 October 2009
Good News! Your favorite Iranian comedian, Maz Jobrani, has released a promotional clip for his much-anticipated Persian-based character: Jimmy Vestvood – An Amerikan Hero.
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01 October 2009
Coinciding with Frieze Art Fair, and in response to the current popularity of Iranian art on the international stage, Candlestar, in collaboration with the luxury five-star hotel, Hyatt regency London, is staging an exhibition of artwork by Iranian artists from 10–24 October 2009 in the hotel lobby.
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28 September 2009
In addition to singing with Freedom Glory Project–a band he co-founded with members of the Iranian band, Hypernova–Johnny B. sings and writes for his own band, Electric Black. I caught Electric Black live at the launch party for their new CD, on the Lower East Side at Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan. Seeing Johnny B. perform [...]
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23 September 2009
Watch this video of Stephen Harper, Canada’s 22nd and current Prime Minister, as he explains why Canada is boycotting Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s speech at the UN and references Iran’s “detainment of Canadian citizens” and ”flagrant abuse of human rights.” “There’s no way I’m going to permit any official of the government of Canada to be present,” says the Prime [...]
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