Tehran Art Exhibitions (August 17-21)

Painter Erases Lies

Arte Gallery in Tehran is playing host to a solo painting exhibition on the subject of 'persona,' the concept of social face or mask introduced by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung (1875-1961).

Titled 'Persona-Lies,' the exhibition opened August 11 and will run through August 20. It features a collection of expressionist paintings by Mehrazin Rezai.

According to a review by Tiwall (tiwall.com), the expressionism in Rezai's works is in fact the lack of expression in the portrayed faces. The mute, lonely portraits stare blankly at visitors. They cannot convey a feeling. They cannot play roles. This is Rezai's way of removing the persona and neutralizing any means of deception.

Arte Gallery is located at No. 3, Second Alley, Golestan Street, Alikhani Blvd., Kurdistan Highway. Visiting hours are 4 to 8 pm.

Detailed Graphic Arts August 17-18

Inverse Art School in Tehran will hold an exhibition of 'detailed' promotional posters and graphic arts.

Slated for August 17-18, the exhibition is the outcome of a long-term course conducted at Inverse School of Computer Graphic and Digital Arts, according to Roozrang magazine of visual art (roozrang.com).

During the course 'Design of Detailed Advertisements,' students were encouraged to avoid simple, plain designs and create advertisements with complex details.

The exhibition is held at the previous premises of Inverse Art School located at No. 20, Sayeh Street, Africa Blvd. Visiting hours are 4 to 8 pm.

Calligraphy With Music

Calligrapher and painter Mehdi Haji Mohammadi Farimani will perform on Friday, August 18 in Tehran.

Accompanied by live music, the performance is hosted by Tarane-Baran Art Gallery, a venue serving as a forum for calligraphers, according to Roozrang online magazine of visual art.

The performance is named after the gallery and will run from 4-8 pm. The works produced during the performance will be put on display at the venue till August 21.

Tarane-Baran Art Gallery is located at No. 27, Sharifimanesh Street, on the corner of Ladan Street, Pol-Rumi Street, Shariati Avenue.

Handicrafts of Our Time

Diverse handicrafts are on show at Eshraq Cultural Center in Tehran.

Titled 'Handcrafts of Our Time,' the exhibition is organized by the cultural office of Tehran  Municipality District 4. It is aimed at familiarizing the masses with Iranian handicrafts and contemporary crafts, Tasnim News Agency reported.

The exhibition will run through August 21. On display are potteries, sculptures, glass paintings, wood carvings, rock paintings, engravings, ornaments and mosaics.

Eshraq Cultural Center is located on Jashnvareh Street, Second Square, Tehran Pars. Visiting hours are 9 am to 8 pm.