TEHRAN – One of the treasures of Iranian art and history, the Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art, is scheduled to reopen on Saturday after its restoration work is complete.
Many of the city’s reopening artists will be present.
The director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Isfahan, announced that the museum, which also serves as a specialist centre for visual arts, has undergone four years of necessary renovations.
As the New Year celebrates its 30th anniversary and the museum once again welcomes artists, art lovers and New Year’s travelers, Saeid Mohammadi-Panah said.
The two exhibitions, entitled “30 Years of Museum Poster” and “30 Years of Museum Images,” will begin with a ceremony that has resumed in front of Mayor Isfahan, he added.
Referring to the historical significance of the building, he emphasized that construction dates back to the Kajal era.
“This is one of the precious complexes of Isfahan’s historic landscape, adjacent to the Shelsotong Palace. The building suffered various changes in its usage over time. Originally, it served as the grand home of Zer al-Soltan, the governor of Isfahan during the Kajal era. It then served as a horse guard, ceremonial hall, and the office of the governor, before it was designated as the Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art in 1994.”
The museum has always been an important hub of Isfahan and Iranian art, and has worked for the past 30 years as a home to nurture that geographical proximity and close interactions with national and international artists, visual arts students, and art universities are cultivating important generations of artists.
He added that the museum has four large galleries with unique architecture, and has consistently hosted work by well-known national and international artists over the past 30 years.
Notable exhibits include the works of famous Iranian artist Mahmoud Falsch Island and famous German artist Guenther Wecker.
He also highlights the intertwining of art and Isfahan’s identity, noting that the Museum of Contemporary Art in Isfahan has a rich collection of over 700 valuable visual artworks, which will soon be exhibited in one of the galleries for art lovers.
The museum operates under the auspices of the cultural, social and sports organizations of the Isfahan Municipality.
Often called the cultural capital of Iran, Isfahan boasts a rich artistic heritage that reflects its historical significance and vibrant modern scene. Known for its exquisite architecture, stunning mosques and lush gardens, the city serves as a canvas for a variety of art forms, from traditional Persian miniature paintings to modern visual arts.
Numerous galleries and cultural institutions in the city, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Isfahan, showcasing the work of both well-known masters and emerging artists, have become a hub of creativity and artistic expression.
The festival and art exhibitions further reveal Isfahan’s role as a meeting point for local and international artists, fostering a dynamic dialogue that continues to shape his cultural landscape.
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