In Search of the Other

Partou Zia, the late Iranian-born British painter and her Visionary Zone.

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The Unspoilt Continent

An Iranian student embraces the untouched beauty of Antarctica.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Mobarakshah, a Tajik photographer, and wordless artistic expression

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Makeup, Kabul Style

Young men & women of Kabul articulate their views on makeup & cosmetics

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At Home with Aida Shamlou

Aida Shamlou on the life and work of her late husband and poet, Ahmad Shamlou.

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Mobile Revolution in Afghanistan

A look at how the mobile phone industry has changed the face of Afghanistan.

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Eternal Leaves

Bahador Saidi discusses his distinctive style of ‘painting with plants’.

Goldfish, living symbols of Nowruz

Nowruz goldfish market

Tehran’s Women Cabbies

Taxi driving has often been considered to be a male profession in Iran. But recently a group of female drivers began operating in Tehran, challenging these preconceptions. Jadidonline talks to three women ‘cabbies’ who have found success within their industry. While some operate conventional routes, others have been employed to drive women-only taxis.

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Riccardo Zipoli’s Snapshots of Iran

Having first visited Iran in 1972 Riccardo Zipoli fell in love with its people and scenery. Now a teacher of Persian language and literature at the University of Venice in Italy, Zipoli has had his photographs of Iran exhibited throughout the world. We spoke to him during his exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran.

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Adventure in the Amazon

An eclipse of the sun may last just 16 seconds and may only be visible at the other end of the world. Here, a team of amateur astronomers from Iran recount their journey to Panama and their experiences with boats, planes, rain forest tree-houses and Amazon Indian hospitality. A member of the team, Siavash Safarianpour tells the story.

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Surviving the Harsh Winter

Tajikistan is emerging from its worst winter in 50 years. The cold wave sweeping across China, Afghanistan and Central Asia has inflicted a fierce energy crisis on the impoverished nation. Here residents of Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, explain how they are coping with unprecedented winter hardship.

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Music in Motion

Through her integration of classical ballet movements into traditional Persian dancing Farzaneh Kaboli has created a new and sophisticated form of Persian dance. Her work is a celebration of the rich tradition of folk music and dance within Iran. Some day she hopes to show her work to a wider audience.

To Sing or not to Sing

Hourvash Khalili has faced constant barriers to her singing career in Iran. She is unable to perform as a soloist due to religious proclamations that prohibit women singing without accompaniment. Here she discusses this issue and talks about her early struggle to become the acclaimed singer she is today.

Blessed Food

For many Muslims one of the most poignant rituals connected with the month of mourning, Moharram, is the free distribution of food. During this period, a businessman from Tehran, Haji Loloi, offers food to some 1500 families. Many people queue long hours to collect the specially prepared food for the occasion.

Ups and Downs of the Kabul Zoo

Following heavy damage during the civil war Kabul Zoo was in need of vast rebuilding and improvement. However, we hear from many visitors that the lack of exotic animals and the general cleanliness of the area is evidence that further work still needs to be done.

Haj Qorban, The Bard of Khorassan

The celebrated Iranian Bard, Haj Qorban Soleimani, died on Sunday 20th January 2008 at the age of 85. With his passing Iran has lost one of its master Bards. Haj Qorban initially learnt the art of improvised poetry narration, story telling and music from his father and was later bestowed with the title of Bakhshi, master musician, at the age of 21. Last year Haj Qorban Soleimani talked to Jadid Online about his life and art.

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Aids, the Undeniable Fact

Statistics show that in Iran more men than women are infected with AIDS. But a new complex pattern of infection is emerging. According to a local expert in Saravan, in the south east of Iran, the number of women infected with the HIV virus is higher than reported and is largely undiagnosed.

Able, not Disabled

The life of disabled people is the focus of an exhibition by photographer Javad Seyfi. Seyfi aims to present a realistic portrait of his subjects and their capabilities. He is struck by their adaptability, their willingness to help each other, their humour and their humanity.

In Search of a Lost Son

Baba Abdollah lives in Dushanbe. His son, Yusef, promised to support him. But Yusef went to Moscow to seek a new life. Baba Abdollah has to work as a porter in the Sakhavat Bazaar. He dreams of finding Yusef in Moscow.

Parviz Tanavoli’s Locks

Parviz Tanavoli collects Persian locks and has written a book about them. Persian padlocks are among the oldest in the world. They come in many shapes from pots and bowls to birds and animals. Some are opened by keys, some by combinations, some need several people to open them.

Baluch Fired Earth

The pottery workshop in the village of Kalpourgan in Baluchistan produces traditional designs through a method passed on from generation to generation.

The Microrayons of Kabul

An acute shortage of housing in Kabul has led to rising prices for apartment blocks built with the help of the Soviet Union in the 1960 ' s , known as Microrayons. Here the story of these buildings is told by a current resident

The Cartoons of Kambiz Derambakhsh

Before he had even left school Kambiz Derambakhsh was having his cartoons published in the prominent Iranian newspapers of the period. At times controversial, and others purely witty, Derambakhsh’s cartoons have now become world renowned for their intelligence and observation.

Café Culture in Tehran

For young people in Tehran looking for a place to express themselves and relax in the company of the opposite sex very few places compare with the cafés. Here people discuss James Joyce, Kafka and Sartre in a comfortable environment.

The Sound of Love

Constructing the Traditional Iranian musical instrument known as a Tar is a true labour of love, a search for both the aesthetic and quality sound, which can only come through a devotion to the art. Yousef Puria is certainly aware of this and has devoted his life to creating these instruments.

The Heart and Soul of Isfahan

Zayandeh Roud is considered by some to be the heart of the city of Isfahan. While many rivers are purely used for practical ends Zayandeh Roud goes beyond this to become something of an aesthetic delight to the city’s inhabitants.

Through the Eyes of Children

An exhibition of children’s photography was launched to celebrate World Children’s Day in Iran. This followed a course in photography for children to train a new generation of insightful photographers, but to also enable children to express their feelings through an artistic and technical medium.

The Story of Dance in Iran

Gholam-Reza Moradi was fascinated by dance from an early age and for several years his gift and passion was nurtured. He attended a ballet school and soon became a dance teacher in his own right. However, at the beginning of the revolution he was forced to close down his classes.

Clay in her Hands

At the first exhibition of women potters in Iran several of the artists participating in the show give us an insight into the inspirations behind their works, while others talk about the conditions in which they work.

Archive

In Search of the Other

The Unspoilt Continent

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Makeup, Kabul Style

At Home with Aida Shamlou

Mobile Revolution in Afghanistan

Eternal Leaves

Goldfish, living symbols of Nowruz

Tehran’s Women Cabbies

Riccardo Zipoli’s Snapshots of Iran

Adventure in the Amazon

Surviving the Harsh Winter

Music in Motion

To Sing or not to Sing

Blessed Food

Ups and Downs of the Kabul Zoo

Haj Qorban, The Bard of Khorassan

Aids, the Undeniable Fact

Able, not Disabled

In Search of a Lost Son

Parviz Tanavoli’s Locks

Baluch Fired Earth

The Microrayons of Kabul

The Cartoons of Kambiz Derambakhsh

Café Culture in Tehran

The Sound of Love

The Heart and Soul of Isfahan

Through the Eyes of Children

The Story of Dance in Iran

Clay in her Hands