Tehran event spotlights Iran cultural elites

Iranian cultural elites featured as highlight of new exhibition has kicked off at a venue in Tehran.

An exhibition of drawings featuring Iranian experts in the cultural field, including acting, has commenced at a Tehran gallery on Thursday.

The artist under spotlight is Saeideh Vasheqani, with 18 drawings to be showcased at the two-day exhibit.

“I mean to put the spotlight on the position and value of great Iranian poets, writers and actors who have turned into great personalities through their works,” Vasheqani said.

The artist said she started the project two years ago with the image of legendary Iranian wrestler Gholamreza Takhti.

“I liked the work and when I showed the completed drawing to others, they liked it as well," Vasheqani noted, adding that, “Most of the figures are those whom I personally like, both themselves and their works.”

The Behnam Daheshpur Charity Organization in Tehran will hold the exhibit until Friday, February 16.

AI/ MM