Five millennia of Iranian art – an exhibition

A long cultural history: even though our perception of Iran is influenced by current political issues, the country's historical and cultural significance is undeniable, points out Stefan Weber, director of the Museum of Islamic Art and co-curator of the Berlin exhibition, "Iran. Five Millennia of Art and Culture." The show features exhibits from the early civilisations through to the modern era
A long cultural history: even though our perception of Iran is influenced by current political issues, the country's historical and cultural significance is undeniable, points out Stefan Weber, director of the Museum of Islamic Art and co-curator of the Berlin exhibition, "Iran. Five Millennia of Art and Culture." The show features exhibits from the early civilisations through to the modern era

Persian culture is in the spotlight in an exhibition at the James Simon Gallery in Berlin. The artefacts feature unexpected multicultural influences. More...