Iran opens inlay, calligraphy exhibition in Moscow

The exhibition hosts 50 inlay and calligraphic artworks by Mehdi Tousi and Hadi Rowshanzamir in the Russian Federation National Library Oriental Literature Center main hall. The opening ceremony was attended by authorities and dignitaries of Russian culture and members of the public interested in Iranian art and culture, and Iranian nationals residing in Moscow.

The artwork collection on display includes 18 calligraphy and writing paintings, 12 alphabet based calligraphy, and 22 inlay art pieces. It will be open until February 6.

Professor Vassily Feodurov National Russian Library President told the dignitaries and attendants in the opening ceremony that Iran enjoyed an excellent and dominant position in world culture; «the exhibition would successfully bring Iran’s culture into the spotlight, a culture which is among the richest cultures of the world; fans of eastern literature in Moscow will find that the exhibition is a golden opportunity,» he added.

Mehdi Senaei, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, addressed the opening ceremony; «holding an exhibition on Iranian art in a cultural venue so prestigious for Russians is an indication of a cordial relationship between our two countries and a love of Iranian art and culture by Russia lovers of art forms ,» he noted.

Senaei pointed to the signing of a cooperation agreement by Iran and Russia in 2014; «both countries had a year of good relations last year; important cooperation documents were signed; an agreement would improve cooperation in culture,» asserted the ambassador.

«The art works by Mehdi Tousi and Hadi Rowshanzamir bring the Russian lovers of art a great tide of Iranian art,» he said.

Mehdi Tousi, inlay craftsman for his part told the attendants of the opening ceremony that the exhibition exemplified the original Iranian superb art form; Hadi Rowshanzamir, the calligrapher and craftsman, said that artists would help improve cooperation between Iran and Russia; «art brings nations together paving the ground for more interaction,» he added.

Iran opens inlay, calligraphy exhibition in Moscow

Source: en.mehrnews.com