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Things have never been easy for Iran's gallerists and artists, and the recent tightening of US-led economic sanctions has ushered in a new currency crisis, affected an art market already insulated from the rest of the world. Yet the Iranian capital boasts over 200 galleries and a thriving cultural scene, as recently demonstrated by the small but well-presented Teer Art fair (24-30 June). Founded by Hormoz Hematian and directed by Maryam Majd, both gallerists themselves, the fair was the first...
Imagine you are a gallerist preparing to attend an art fair. But almost overnight, the value of the works you plan to sell drops by half. What is a bad dream for some dealers is a reality in Tehran, where 10 dealers gathered over the weekend to participate in the country's first art fair.
Iranian artist Nazgol Ansarinia’s work interrogates everyday objects to forge a dialogue with contemporary life in Iran. Tahereh Sariban speaks with the artist in Tehran about her new video works
A look at artists working in digital media through the art of Ali Panahi explores a new genre that is taking the contemporary art in Iran by storm, writes Tahereh Sariban
From war zones to the streets of her native Iran, the iconic photographs of photojournalist Newsha Tavakolian tell of the shrouded personal stories of her generation. Tahereh Sariban speaks candidly with Newsha in Tehran
Last month, Tehran’s Mohsen Gallery staged the first group exhibition on Arab art in the country. Tahereh Sariban headed to Tehran to survey the works on show
We head to the Iranian capital to source out some of the top galleries among Tehran’s 179 registered art spaces. Tahereh Sariban reports on 14 of our favourites
With a new headquarters in Dubai, The Jean-Paul Najar family Foundation showcases the curative genius of its founder
A university project becomes much more than a school assignment, as it rewrites the history of the Emirates through the real lives of its citizens
Architecture
Architectural Digest selects the 50 top regional talents in architecture and interior design. The parameters: an incredible body of work and a practice located in the Middle East
Architectural Digest met with Professor Yasser Elsheshtawy, appointed to curate the Emirati pavilion at the 2016 Venice Biennale
Design
At a seaside retreat in Dubai, VSHD Design brings beach elegance to life, while subtly redefining tradition
In Milan all roads lead to the Nilufar galleries, one of Elie Saab’s favourite design havens. Meet the woman behind it
The country that aims to become the worldwide epicentre of designs is also, lamentably, a playground for shameless furniture knock-offs. Why is creativity under appreciated and so difficult to protect?
A Parisian home renovation respects the signature features of a classic while capturing the delicate essence of the city of lights
Nez Gebreel, CEO of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council, comments on the exciting creative future of local design
Travel
With the easing of sanctions and visas on arrival for most European passport holders, this historic nation is making a comeback as a holiday destination. TAHEREH SARIBAN highlights the gems beyond Tehran
Yoga
Australia's Duncan Peak, founder of the Power Living Australia Yoga studio chain, talks about success, building a yoga brand and why it even matters. By Tahereh Sariban
Others
Tahereh Sariban Published: You've certainly heard of how delicious Iranian food can be, but knowing where to go for authentic Iranian cuisine in Tehran, a city of nearly 10 million people, can get tricky. Below are some of our favorite spots in the capital that contribute to the famed reputation of Iranian cuisine.