The 17th edition of the Tehran- Fajr Visual Arts Festival was officially launched at a ceremony held in Shiraz, Fajr.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts and Arts, Nadere Lezai, along with cultural officials and artists, the IRNA reported.
The festival is being held simultaneously in 11 states across the country, the report added.
Traditionally, the capital has held openings and closing ceremonies of national and international FAJR festivals. However, this year marks the first time Shiraz has been celebrated as the FAJR Visual Arts Festival.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lezai, holding this event in Shiraz, symbolizes the approach of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Leadership, confirming that Iran should not be exclusive to Tehran, but to the capital, and that festivals should not be exclusive to the capital. I pointed out what I’m doing.
She highlighted Fars’ artistic abilities in visual arts, expressing her hope that she will return to Shiraz for the next international art festival.
For the first time, she proposed that one of the biennials in the field of visual arts could be held in a province other than Tehran, pointing out that Fars is one of the most capable states in the area.
“Today, when we realize that the country is unwillingly isolated due to unfair sanctions, Iran’s strength lies in its cultural diplomacy,” she said.
According to the festival’s State Director Farz, the Shiraz exhibition features 56 works by 25 local painters and sculptors.
The festival will be held in a non-competitive format, with the Visual Arts Exhibition at Fars open until February 17th, and the event’s national closing ceremony is scheduled for February 21st in Tehran.
On his part, the executive director of FAJR Visual Arts Festival Ebrahim Calholnia said this year that festival officials have found the courage to think differently and reinterpret themes.
He highlighted the important talent of Fars’ visual artists and pointed out praise from judges for their work.
“Firs is at the forefront of a new movement and is carrying banners, and we hope that this banner can be raised in other states,” he said.
“We aim to ensure that this banner will fly in different parts of the country over the next few years,” he concluded.
The edition of this festival takes place in a non-competitive format focusing on the country’s state subculture, traditions and local art.
My Hometown section of the festival is also held in various states and features exhibitions of artistic works curated by the state artistic directors of the festival.
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