Robert Redford Dies at 89: The Passing of an American Icon
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 16, at his home in Utah. He was 89. His family confirmed the news to The New York Times, marking the end of an era in Hollywood that Redford himself helped shape across six […]
Passing of “Ebi Littles”: Iranian Pop Singer and the Voice Known as the “Demis Roussos of Iran”
Aliakbar Askarian Zaka, better known by his stage name Ebi Littles, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, in Los Angeles at the age of 73. News of his death was met with widespread reactions from music lovers and fellow artists across social media. Born in Tehran in 1952, Ebi Littles began his artistic journey in […]
Passing of Bahman Rajabi, Master of Tombak in Iran
Bahman Rajabi, one of Iran’s most prominent tombak players and educators, passed away today, Wednesday, September 10, in Tehran due to cardiac arrest. He was 86 years old and devoted nearly six decades of his life to the advancement of Persian music. Born in 1939 in Rasht, Rajabi began his professional career in the early […]
Banksy’s New Mural on London’s High Court: A Clash of Justice and Protest
A new mural by the elusive British street artist Banksy appeared on the rear wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in central London on Monday morning, only to be swiftly covered with plastic sheets, metal barriers, and round-the-clock security. The work depicts a judge in a traditional wig and robe, striking a fallen protester […]
Jacqueline Vigen, Pioneer of Persian Pop Songwriting, Dies at 73
Jacqueline Derderian (AKA Jacqueline Vigen), the Armenian-Iranian songwriter, composer, and singer, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer. She was 73. Born in Tehran on December 19, 1952, Jacqueline was the daughter of Vigen, the celebrated “King of Iranian Jazz,” and his first wife, Olga. She […]
Venice Film Festival 2025: Jarmusch Shines, Biarzai’s Classic Restored
The 82nd Venice Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious cinematic events, concluded on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with a ceremony honoring outstanding filmmakers, including the notable appearances of Jim Jarmusch and Bahrām Biyazāi. Golden Lion for JarmuschThe festival’s top award, the Golden Lion for Best Film, went to Jim Jarmusch, the acclaimed American […]
Farewell to “Re Giorgio”: Giorgio Armani Dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of one of the world’s most influential fashion houses, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 91. The Armani Group confirmed the news in a statement, describing him as its “creator, founder, and tireless driving force.” From Humble Beginnings to a Fashion […]
Passing of Ahmad Pejman: A Pioneer of Iranian Classical Music
Ahmad Pejman, the renowned Iranian composer and musician, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Los Angeles at the age of 90. As one of the most influential figures in Iran’s modern classical music, Pejman left behind a legacy that bridged Persian musical traditions with Western forms such as symphony, opera, ballet, oratorio, and rhapsody. […]
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Over the past month, Honargardi has faced repeated cyberattacks. These incidents, whose origin and motives remain unknown, have affected our Persian and English websites, the personal Instagram account of Kasra Aliha (founder of Honargardi), Honargardi’s official Instagram page, and the Telegram account of our admin. Thanks to ongoing follow-ups and the technical support of Alireza […]
Passing of Shahrzad: Actress, Poet, and One of the First Female Filmmakers in Iranian Cinema
Kobra Amin-Saeedi, better known by her artistic name Shahrzad, one of the pioneering female filmmakers and a remarkable actress of pre-revolution Iranian cinema, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 75. The news of her death was first shared through her Instagram page and soon resonated widely among artists and cinephiles. […]
Passing of Mahmoud Farshchian, the Master of Persian Miniature
Mahmoud Farshchian, the legendary painter and reviver of Persian miniature, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the age of 95 in the United States due to pneumonia. The artist, who had been residing in America for many years, had been under medical care in recent days, but illness and advanced age brought an […]
Palme d’Or for “A Simple Accident”: Artistic Glory Amid Political Turmoil
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was awarded the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 24, for his latest film A Simple Accident—a triumph that sparked global admiration and stirred significant political controversy. Despite years of censorship and restrictions that had barred Panahi from officially making and screening films in Iran, this […]
Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes for “A Simple Accident”
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his latest film A Simple Accident, which competed in the festival’s main competition. This marks Panahi’s first appearance on the red carpet of an international film festival in nearly 15 years. Following his support for the protests against […]
A Simple Accident, a Bold Return to Cannes: Jafar Panahi Breaks the Silence with Art
Cannes – Exclusive Report for Honargardi After fifteen years of absence from international red carpets, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returned to the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival with his latest feature, A Simple Accident. While his presence inevitably resonates with political undertones due to his long-standing restrictions, it is the cinematic strength of […]
“The Blind Owl” Typography Exhibition Explores Silent Anxieties and Fragmented Narratives at Aliha Gallery
Tehran, Iran — April 2025 — Aliha Gallery is set to present “The Blind Owl,” a group typography exhibition curated by Niloofar Gheysari, opening on Friday, May 16, 2025. This unconventional exhibition takes inspiration from the haunting atmosphere of Sadegh Hedayat’s legendary novel, The Blind Owl, inviting audiences into a world where letters, forms, and […]
