Iran Art Gallery Tours
If you are an art enthusiast and you plan to visit Iran, our art gallery
tours must be in your agenda. Is Iran a destination for art tours? You might
ask. The answer is a definitive yes! Iran’s classic masters of miniature
paintings have created epitome of Eastern art in delicate strokes and fine
colors of their imperishable oeuvres. The towering figure of Kamāl ud-Dīn Behzād
is enough to draw millions of art buffs to the land where this god of artistry
tread and observe the world that later came out from the prism of his soul as
virtuosic miniatures. Feeling the great weight of their predecessors’ genius,
Iranian modern artists endeavored to create art worthy of their commendable
cultural heritage and they reached the pinnacle of their craft. Leaning on such
a glorious artistic legacy, young Iranian artists are finding new ways to
bedazzle their audience and art galleries are brimming with the abundance of
their staggering works. But the name Iran is resonated within art coteries
around the world for reasons other than their copious production of Iranian art.
Iran houses the largest collection of modern Western masterpieces outside the
Europe and the USA. Gauguin, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Kandinsky,
Pollock, Bacon and Warhol are just a few names in the priceless treasury of
Iranian Museum of Contemporary Arts. In the light of the facts enlisted above,
one could easily deduce that arts alone can be a more than adequate reason to
travel to Iran. Knowing the huge potential of Iranian art tourism, travel
agencies are wily enough to include art tours in the list of their annual
packages. IranTours Group as one of the pioneers of unconventional tour
packages, is proud to offer its unremitting service to the art lover from all
around the globe. Our packages are usually in the form of small group tours
visiting art galleries and museums that house Iranian art works as well as world
masterpieces bought and brought to Iran by wealthy Iranian patrons. There are
many national and religious holidays in Iran and if you want our advice, you’d
better come to Tehran on these “red days” because all galleries and museums are
open and there is light traffic in the city. Therefore, during Iran holidays our
art tour packages aren’t available. One last thing you should know about Iranian
holidays is that weekly holidays (or weekends) in Iran are Thursdays and Fridays
as opposed to western weekend which includes Saturdays and Sundays. Most of the
art tours in Iran that solely cover art museums and galleries are centered in
the capital. Arts have a long history in Asia and in the course of art tours you
will be fully acquainted with the development of arts in Iran. The paintings and
other artworks that you will come across in our art tours in Iran are nothing
you have ever seen before in Asia. The collections in the art museums and
galleries encompass a whole gamut of classic and modern art from famous Persian
art of miniature to contemporary Iranian and western art. The highlight of the
tour is undoubtedly the visit to the famous Iranian museum of Contemporary art
in Tehran. Furthermore, Tehran’s annual art auction is the main forum where
Iranian artwork in general and Iranian paintings in particular are for sale.
Among the major Persian artworks for sale in Tehran Auction were paintings by
the modern Iranian poet and painter, Sohrab Sepehri and the famous Iranian
modern painter and sculptor Bahman Mohasses.
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Iranian Modern Art
Iranians have always been among the
trailblazers of modern art in Asia. Modern
Iranian artists have tried their hands in a whole gamut of modern arts
experimenting with radically different forms and material. Figures of Iranian
modern art like Bahman Mohasses, Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam, Marcos Grigorian,
Parviz Tanavoli, Siah Armajani, Hossein Zenderoudi, Monir Shahroudy
Farmanfarmaian and Aydin Aghdashloo are household names in cultural cliques in
the world and their enduring masterpieces continue to inspire the younger
generations of artists.
Ancient Persian Art and Architecture
As one of the
most ancient civilizations in the world, Persians have been
creating art since prehistoric times. Viewing some dating back to thousands of
years B.C. it appears that Iranians thought of everything in terms of art. When
they needed containers to carry liquids with they made the most delicate sets of
pottery with mysterious ornamental patterns on them. If what they needed was a
piece of rough cloth to sit on, they made the heavens humbled by the utter
sublimity of hand-woven Persian carpets. And when they wanted a shelter they
didn’t simply build a house, but they created an abode where nature, religion,
mythology, philosophy and literature were as indispensable to the structure of
buildings as stones, bricks and plaster. In the course of travelling around
Iran, you will find various instances of ancient Persian architecture. From the
formidable columns of Persepolis to the palatial dome of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
you feel a similar longing; an unquenchable thirst for a droplet of eternity.
Persian Artists Paintings
Among the most celebrated Iranian classic artists are
Behzad whose paintings set
new standards in the art of miniature and was regarded as the touch stone for
other miniature masters. To continue the tradition of their great predecessors,
modern Persian artists responded by producing dazzling works of modern art in
form of paintings, sculptures and other mediums.
Art Gallery Tehran
Looking for an
art gallery in Tehran that presents works by Iranian artists?
Then secure a place in our Tehran art gallery tour and prepare to be amazed! In
what follows we will show you a peek of our art tours. But be aware! These are
just the art galleries!
Shirin Art Gallery Tehran
Karimkhan Zand Avenue is one of the main hangouts for Iranian intellectuals and
elite artists. There are many art galleries, bookstores, music shops and cafes
in the area where writers, translators, artists and others of their ilk gather
each day to discuss their profession and communicate ideas. Shirin Art Gallery,
one of the leading art galleries of Tehran is located at No. 5, 13th ST, Sanaee
Street in Karim Khan Ave. It is open for daily viewing from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
and from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Fridays. Shirin Art Gallery is only closed on
Mondays. Most of the prominent Iranian contemporary artists have been exhibiting
their work in this elegant art gallery. Shirin Art Gallery has another branch in
Chelsea gallery district, New York, USA where works by Iranian contemporary
artists are available for international viewers. Artists who have shown their
works in Shirin Art Gallery in Tehran and New York include Ardeshir Mohassess ,
Ali Akbar Sadeghi, Iman Safaei, Reza Hedayat and Kamran Sharif, just to name a
few.
Aaran Art Gallery Tehran
One of many artistic centers in
Karim Khan Ave is Aaran Art Gallery; an
important forum for presenting works by Iranian contemporary artists in Tehran.
Located at No.12, Dey St., North Kheradmand Ave, the gallery is open every day
except for Fridays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Aaran Art Gallery has also published
many of the works by the artists in Tehran, thus further promoting the works of
young aspiring Iranian artists. Some of the prominent artists working with Aaran
Art Gallery are Mandana Moghaddam, Myriam Quiel and Wafaa Bilal.
Azad Art Gallery
Azad Art Gallery is an art gallery in Tehran located at No5, Salmas Sq, Golha
Sq, Fatemi Sq. Its daily visiting hours are from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm except for
Thursdays when it is closed. Renowned artists showing their works in Azad Art
Gallery in Tehran include Masoumeh Mozafari, Saba Masoumian and Parastou
Forouhar.
Mah Art Gallery
Mah Art Gallery is
one of the many cultural centers established in the recent
years in Tehran. Its large collection includes works by many celebrated Iranian
artists such as Parviz Tanavoli, Reza Khodadadi and Farideh Lashai. Art lovers
can visit Mah Art Gallery every day but Sundays at No. 26, Golestan Blvd, Africa
Ave from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The gallery is closed on Sundays.
Seyhoun Art Gallery
Seyhoun Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest art galleries in Iran.
Founded in 1966 by Iranian modern artist Massoumeh Noushin, Seyhoun Art Gallery
has played an indelible role in the promotion and development of Iranian modern
art. Almost all masters of Iranian contemporary art have been represented in
Seyhoun Art Gallery at one time or another. It is usually considered one of the
most important galleries for the exhibition of Iranian modern art. Seyhoun Art
Gallery has two branches in Tehran. One is at No. 11, 4th Street, Vozara Ave and
the second is at No. 24 Sinae Street, Keyhan Street, Moqadas Ardebili Ave. Its
working hours are from 11 am to 7 pm for weekdays and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the
weekend (Fridays in Iran).
Aun Iranian Art Foundation
Aun Gallery was founded in
2009 and upon its establishment became one of the
hottest spots for Iranian modern artists. The latter was in part the result of
the sophisticated modern architecture of the gallery that allowed the exhibition
of the latest art forms. Among many luminaries of modern Iranian art represented
in Aun Gallery one can mention Bita Fayyazi, Darvish Fakhr, Mohammad Hossein
Emad and Golnar Adili. The art gallery of Aun Iranian Art Foundation is at No.
40, Seoul St., Vanak Street and is open for public view all through the week
(including Fridays) from 11:00 am to 20:00 pm.
Assar Art Gallery
Assar Art Gallery is one among many cultural and artistic sites in the famous
Karim Khan Avenue. Its visiting hours are 11 am – 8 pm from Sunday to Thursday
and 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Fridays. Its full address is: 16 Barforushan Alley,
Iranshahr St. The gallery is closed on Saturdays. Major artists whose works are
showcased in Assar Art Gallery include Samira Alikhanzadeh, Reza Lavassani and
Iman Afsarian.
Elahe Gallery
Elahe Gallery is one of the centers established in Tehran with the purpose of
promoting Iranian modern arts and in particular its postmodern mutations such as
Digital Arts. Elahe Gallery is located at No.3, Amini Alley ,Nazanin St, Africa
Blv. Elahe Gallery is proud to represent modern Iranian masters such as Hannibal
Alkhas, Massoud Arabshahi and Nicky Nodjoumi as well as artists of younger
generations including Rockny Haerizadeh and Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei.
Silk Road Gallery
Silk Road Gallery is the first gallery in Iran which
exclusively displays works
of modern Iranian
photography. The gallery has two branches both in Tehran. One
is at 103, Lavasani Ave and the other at 210, Techno Ajor Building, Keshavarz
Blvd. Silk Road Gallery was officially opened in 2001 by presenting works of
great Iranian filmmaker and artist Abbas Kiarostami and since then became the
center of modern Iranian photography. Silk Road Gallery was also pivotal in
introducing Iranian photographers such as
Leila Ghodratollahi Fard to
international audiences around the world by participating in many international
events.
Etemad Gallery
Etemad Gallery is an art gallery opened in
2001 and is located in Niavaran
Street. The hand behind the foundation and prosperity of the gallery is Mina
Etemad, a modern artist herself and one of the major figures of Iranian art
scene during 1970s. Etemad Gallery welcomes visitors every day except for
Mondays from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Fridays from 3:00 to 8:00 pm.
Mohsen Gallery
One of the recently established art galleries in Tehran which brought forth
a
lot of youth power to the art scene of the capital is Mohsen Gallery. Located at
42, Mina Blvd., Nurbakhsh St., Farzan Alley, Naji Alley, Zafar Ave, the gallery
is named after the young Iranian photographer Mohsen Rasoulof who was killed
tragically in a plane crash. Working hours are from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm all
through the week except for Thursdays. Mohsen Gallery exhibits works by leading
Iranian artists such as Mehrdad Afsari, Black Hand (Iranian graffiti artist) and
Gohar Dashti.
Homa Art Gallery
Founded in
2005, Homa Art Gallery is one of the foremost forums for the
presentation of modern Iranian visual arts. The gallery further pumped young
blood into the veins of Tehran art scene by holding an annual exhibition
entitled Nasle No (new generation). Homa Art Gallery is located at No. 8, West
4th Alley, Sanaee St., Karimkhan St and its daily viewing hours are from 11 am
to 7:00 pm even during the weekend.
Dastan Gallery
Dastan Gallery originally started as
an art project under the name Dastan’s
Basement in 2012. It soon gained popularity and founded another branch, Dastan
+2 in 2015. Dastan Gallery (Dastan’s Basement) is located at 6 Beedar St,
Fereshteh St. Dastan +2 is a short walk from Dastan’s Basement at 82 Fereshteh
St. Dastan’s Basement’s viewing hours are from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the galley
is closed on Sundays. Dastan +2 however is open every day but Saturdays from
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. World famous Iranian artists such as Babak Etminani and
Bahman Kiarostami are represented in Dastan Gallery.
Golestan Gallery
Golestan Gallery was founded in
1988 by the famous Iranian literary translator
and art patron Lili Golestan. She has stated many times that her chief goal in
establishing the gallery has been to promote arts and support striving young
artists. Golestan Gallery is located at No 34, Shahid Kamasai Ave, Darouss.
Golestan Gallery has a huge art collection from illustrious masters to aspiring
artists. You can visit the gallery from 4:00 pm to 8:00 every day bar Thursdays
and Fridays.
Aliha Gallery
Aliha Gallery is one of the
newcomers to Tehran busy art scene. The gallery was
founded in 2015 at No 31, Ahmadi Moghadam Alley, Ramezanian Alley, Mahroozadeh
Avenue, Shariati Street. Despite its short history, Aliha Gallery has breathed
new life into the body of Tehran art galleries by promoting the works of young
artists together with showcasing the works of the more renowned ones. The
working hours in Aliha Gallery is 4:00 to 8:00 pm all week but Saturdays.
Ab-Anbar Gallery
Ab-Anbar Gallery is
unique in a number of ways. First of all, it is one of the
very few art galleries founded in Tehran downtown. Then comes the gallery’s
policy of keeping up with the latest art trends in the world, using innovative
and radical ways to exhibit the works of mostly young and middle-class artists. Ab-Anbar Gallary is located at No.2, Roshanmanesh Alley, Khaghani St, Enghelab
St, Darvazeh Dolat. The gallery is closed on Saturdays but other than that
welcomes visitors every day from 12:00 am to 20:00 pm. Some of the acclaimed
artists whose works have been showcased in Ab-Anbar Gallery are Reza Abedini,
Sanaz Mazinani and Newsha Tavakolian.
Atbin Art Gallery
Atbin Art Gallery is also
relatively new among the decades-old galleries in
Tehran. It was founded in 2000 but in less than 17 years since its opening, Atbin Art Gallery has held hundreds of exhibitions. Atbin is located at No.42,
Khakzad St, Touraj St, South of Parkway Intersection, Valiasr St. and is open to
public view all days from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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