Modern Design: Smart Baby Case by Pouyan Mokhtarani
Participating in a design contest for long-time luggage-makers Samsonite, Iranian Industrial Designer, Pouyan Mokhtarani, creates the Smart Baby Case. The inspiration behind his creation? The simple and “elliptical shape” of a […]
Kourosh Salehi: Turquoise Letters
Kourosh Salehi’s, Turquoise Letters, will be at the Idea Generation Gallery, London, from 10 to 16 December 2009. Showing a collection of his paintings and film installations at the Idea […]
Maziar Bahari on 60 Minutes: “Witness”
Watch Iranian writer (and much more), Maziar Bahari, talk to 60 Minutes‘ Bob Simon about his imprisonment and recent release from Tehran’s uber-jail Evin, in an interview that aired on Sunday November 22nd. We’re just grateful […]
Video: Eating Healthy with K-von
Watch a shirtless K-Von in a funny clip on “how to eat healthy”, while on the Maz Jobrani tour. “On the Maz Jobrani, Brown and Friendly Tour, thousands have asked […]
King Cambyses’s Persian Army: Lost and Found?
A recent discovery in the Sahara desert by Italian archaeologists (and twin brothers) Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni, might prove to be the remains of the indomitable Persian army, lead by the Persian King […]
Green Design: Arash and Kelly’s Genius Pad
Multifaceted Iranian designer Arash and his partner Kelly, continue to release works that are smart and functional under their trendy brand: ArashandKelly. Their latest creation, the Genius Pad, is the result […]
The Masked One: Interview with Iranian Artist ABCNT
After years of quietly and elusively adding his mark to LA’s concrete landscape, Iranian-born artist ABCNT started to gain rising recognition in the Iranian-American community with his iconic political posters […]
Freedom to Create Prize: Maziar Bahari & Mohsen Makhmalbaf
The Freedom to Create Prize is pleased to announce that renowned human rights advocate Bianca Jagger will present the main award at its prize ceremony on Wednesday 25 November 2009 […]
Kordanification: Spell Check Much?
Some say that “titles are handed out like candy” in Iran, especially (and unfortunately) in certain bureaucratic circles. But to forge an academic document (we mean degree) from Oxford University claiming that you got […]
Iranians Rank High Amongst Planet’s Most Hospitable
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. […]
In Solidarity with Iranians: U2 and Jay-Z at 2009 MTV Europe Awards in Berlin
U2’s efforts to be heard in Iran and by Iranians as a supportive outside voice during their concerts this year, we feel, secures their place as the official front runner, as far as […]
Prince of Persia The Sands of Time Trailer Released
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.
My Relationship Status with Iranian Music: It’s Complicated
I hate Iranian music. Or so I thought. Last night, somewhere between the mandatory, polite applause that pre-empted the screening of “No One Knows About Persian Cats” and the enthusiastic, […]
Iranian-American Fashion Designer: Shirin Askari After Project Runway
We know that you’re just as disappointed as we are about Iranian designer, Shirin Askari’s early departure from Project Runway’s sixth season, on episode 9 (Sequins, Feathers and Fur, Oh My!) […]
Ramin Karimloo: The Phantom of the Opera
Congratulations to Iranian-Canadian, Ramin Karimloo who is currently appearing as The Phantom in the London production of The Phantom Of The Opera, for being cast as The Phantom again, in the London […]
Classical Music and Calligraphy with Virtuoso Bahman Panahi
The Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, DC celebrates the opening of “Falnama: The Book of Omens” with a recital by Bahman Panahi, a Paris-based virtuoso of Persian classical music. […]
Green Solidarity: U2 Reaches Out to Iranians at Rosebowl Performance
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 […]
Arash and Kelly: Ten year Anniversary of the Big Clip
Time flies! It’s been 10 years since the launch of ArashandKelly‘s Big Clip, the giant paperclip magazine holder. To mark the occasion they have created a special edition to celebrate. The exclusive […]
DJ Sharam Tayebi: 2009 Beatport Chart
It’s about time for a new soundtrack for you to conquer your Fall 2009 with, isn’t it? We’ve got the perfect one. Click here to enjoy and download the delicious sounds of Sharam‘s 2009 […]
Street Painting at Freer & Sackler Galleries: Falnama – The Book of Omens
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 […]
