Tahereh Sariban

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Art

Canvas magazine
09/01/2018
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

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...

Harper's Bazaar Art Arabia
03/14/2017
The construction of deconstruction

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

Harper's Bazaar Art Arabia
03/14/2017
The Persian Digital

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

Harper's Bazaar Art Arabia
11/01/2016
Reflections of another world

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

Harper's Bazaar Art Arabia
06/01/2016
Spheres of influence

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

Harper's Bazaar Art Arabia
06/01/2016
Tehran Gallery Guide

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

Architectural Digest Middle East
03/01/2016
Family affair

With a new headquarters in Dubai, The Jean-Paul Najar family Foundation showcases the curative genius of its founder

Architectural Digest Middle East
03/01/2016
Making history

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 Middle East
07/01/2016
The game changers

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 Middle East
01/01/2016
Architecture not architects

Architectural Digest met with Professor Yasser Elsheshtawy, appointed to curate the Emirati pavilion at the 2016 Venice Biennale

Design

Architectural Digest Middle East
03/01/2017
From the outside in

At a seaside retreat in Dubai, VSHD Design brings beach elegance to life, while subtly redefining tradition

Architectural Digest Middle East
09/01/2016
A world of her own

In Milan all roads lead to the Nilufar galleries, one of Elie Saab’s favourite design havens. Meet the woman behind it

Architectural Digest Middle East
01/01/2016
The big charade

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?

Architectural Digest Middle East
01/01/2016
Ode to feminine

A Parisian home renovation respects the signature features of a classic while capturing the delicate essence of the city of lights

Architectural Digest Middle East
11/01/2015
Leading the way

Nez Gebreel, CEO of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council, comments on the exciting creative future of local design

Travel

Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
01/01/2016
Open Sesame

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

Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine
02/01/2017
Peak Condition

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

Culture Trip
11/20/2016
Unique Local Restaurants To Try Out In Tehran

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.