Tehran- The collective exhibition of “Color and Norative,” an exhibited work by 86 Iranian artists, was launched on Friday at the Blue Mosque in Yerevan, Armenia.
Hosted by the Cultural Attack Office of the Islamic Republic Embassy of Iran’s Embassy in Ahmenia and in collaboration with the Daya Cultural Arts Centre and Aveinas Ruiran Institute of Cultural Studies, the event coincided with International Day of Peace and Armenia’s Independence Day.
At the opening ceremony, Mohammad Asadi Movahed, an Armenian Iranian cultural obsession, expressed his gratitude to the Armenian government and people for his continued support of the joint cultural and artistic efforts. He highlighted the shared historical and civilized relationships that serve as the basis for strengthening bilateral relations.
“The rich cultural and historical backgrounds of Iran and Armenia provide a fertile foundation for building relationships across a variety of fields, particularly culture and art. These events act as bridges to deepen friendships between our nations.”
He also emphasized the importance of International Day of Peace, claiming that “arts and culture don’t know about borders. They can unite the nation and convey the message of peace and friendship to the world.”
He further condemned the silence of Palestinians, particularly the global forces on injustice and crime committed in Gaza. “A country rooted in culture and civilization has always sought for peace and tranquility for humanity. Those who rely on violence and genocide are strangers of civilization,” he added.
The exhibition will run until September 22nd, with a free doll manipulation workshop for interested visitors.
The exhibition aims to promote a message of peace through art. The doll acts as a “messenger of peace” along with other artwork showing inner peace, environmental harmony and reflection on war.
A day ago, on September 18th, another exhibition entitled “Arts by Friendship” was launched at the Armenian Artists’ Union. These two cultural events represent this year’s second joint exhibition series in Iran-Armenia, depicting artists and audiences since Yerevan.
The organization of these two cultural events in Yerevan highlights the important role of art in fostering cultural and human-human connections between Iran and Armenia.
The active participation of artists reaffirmed that the language of art remains the most effective bridge for the promotion of friendship between nations and global peace.
Iran and Armenia share rich, deeply rooted cultural relations that have been built up over centuries of historical, civilized and religious connections.
This long-standing bond is reflected in shared traditions, language affinity, and mutual appreciation for art and crafts. The two countries have historically supported each other’s cultural heritage through joint exhibitions, joint art projects, and cultural exchanges that promote understanding and friendship.
As neighbours with intertwined histories, Iran and Armenia continue to build resilient cultural partnerships that not only maintain their unique identity, but also promote peace and dialogue amongst the people.
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