The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Beside the Great Pyramid
Seven Millennia of Heritage Reborn for the World After more than two decades of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) officially opened its doors on November 1, 2025, at the edge of the Giza Plateau — a landmark event widely hailed as “the most significant cultural opening of the 21st century in the Middle East.”Covering […]
Wahed Khakdan, Prominent Iranian Hyperrealist Painter, Dies at 75
Wahed Khakdan, a distinguished Iranian painter and a significant figure in contemporary Iranian art, has passed away at the age of 75 in Tehran. The Iranian Painters Association confirmed his death in an official statement released on Thursday, October 23. Born in 1950 in Tehran, Khakdan studied at the Tehran School of Fine Arts and […]
A Comprehensive Report: The 2025 Heist at the Musée du Louvre — A Deep-Dive into Heritage, Security and Aftermath
1. Prelude: A Museum under Strain The Musée du Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum located in the heart of Paris, welcomed approximately 8.7 million visitors in 2024. Alongside this heavy footfall, multiple internal reports and labour unions had warned of mounting pressures: reduced staffing in security, delays in the deployment of new surveillance infrastructure, and […]
Hungarian Postmodern Master László Krasznahorkai Wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature to László Krasznahorkai, the celebrated Hungarian novelist and screenwriter, citing his “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” At 71, Krasznahorkai stands among the most distinctive voices in postmodern European literature — a writer whose […]
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 […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
Enayatollah Nazari Nouri Passes Away at 88: A Farewell to the Painter Who Wove Words with Color
Enayatollah Nazari Nouri, a distinguished Iranian painter and calligrapher known for his poetic fusion of color and script, passed away at the age of 88. A voice of artistic depth and quiet innovation in Iran’s contemporary visual arts scene, he died on Saturday, May 10. Born in 1937 in the historic Sar-Cheshmeh neighborhood of Tehran, […]
“KITCHEN” Exhibition Unveils Hidden Narratives of Domestic Life at Aliha Gallery
Tehran, Iran – April 29, 2025 — Aliha Gallery is set to host a bold and thought-provoking solo exhibition by contemporary Iranian artist Shabnam Razisharif, titled “KITCHEN”, opening on Friday, May 2, 2025. This emotionally charged collection invites viewers into a space often overlooked: the kitchen — reimagined not as a place of comfort, but […]
Koocheh festival in Bushehr: A Story of Cultural Resistance and Communal Solidarity
The fourth edition of the “Koocheh” Music and Culture Festival in Bushehr this year became a vivid scene of the ongoing struggle between the collective desire for joy and mounting social pressures. Created to celebrate the regional music and revive Bushehr’s local culture, this grassroots event finally secured its official permit after intense challenges, only […]
Revisiting Glitch Art: Rosa Menkman
This spring, Aliha Gallery in Tehran will host a unique exhibition showcasing the works of Dutch artist and theorist Rosa Menkman, a prominent figure in the field of glitch art. Curated by Iranian visual artist and researcher Nazila Karimi, the exhibition will run from April 18 to April 25, 2025. Rosa Menkman is among the […]
Parvaneh Etemadi, a Prominent Iranian Painter, Passes Away
According to the Iranian Painters Association, Parvaneh Etemadi, a prominent Iranian painter, passed away at 77. During high school, she was a student of Jalal Al-e-Ahmad, who, recognizing her talent in painting, introduced her to Bahman Mohasses to learn the art under his guidance. Etemadi is best known for her still-life paintings, particularly her cement […]
