Sahar Esfandiari

“People from the outside either know nothing about the country or they only focus on the negatives, so food is a way to change this perception.”
By day, Londoner Fatma Al-Baiti is employed as a civil servant in Westminster. Outside of working hours, she takes on a very different role. A food blogger and entrepreneur, Al-Baiti recently founded Meet Me at Fatma’s, a pop-up borne out of a love for food and her desire to introduce others to Yemeni culture.
“This is how I contribute to Yemen. I ju...

London's Mosaic Rooms showcases the work of Iran’s current generation of artists and writers.

Cafe Downtism supports young people with disabilities by giving them employment and an opportunity to shine.

Following its premiere at Cannes film festival back in May 2018, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum has fared exceedingly well in the international circuits, picking up a number of prizes and a nomination at the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film.

The Academy Awards, more commonly referred to as the Oscars, are highly prestigious awards granted for artistic and technical excellence in the film industry.

TEHRAN- It’s no secret that Iran has a rich artistic heritage. Renowned for its traditional crafts such as calligraphy, mirror work, miniature painting and carpet making, its art falls nothing short of the above.

There are many theories as to why artists such as Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse kept animals as some of their closest companions.

LONDON – Moroccan-born, British-based visual artist Hassan Hajjaj is entirely self-taught, his diverse practices incorporating portraiture, installation, performance, fashion and furniture design.

Her works incorporate and blend elements of the natural world with architectural structures and relics from ancient Eastern history — connecting her audiences to the earth as the source of life, as well as to our shared human story.

The one cultural phenomenon, which you simply cannot get away with avoiding when it comes to interacting with Iranians, is tarof, the Iranian art of etiquette.

Aside from the multitude of ancient archaeological sites and architectural delights, which tourists are usually drawn to during a visit to Iran, the country also has a huge amount to offer in way of modern and contemporary art.

The visual arts are central to both contemporary and historical understandings of Iranian culture. The Saqqakhanah art movement, which originates from the 1960s, represents a very important era for modern art in Iran. Here is an introduction to the movement.

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway in the cold winter months, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has some wonderful options, from star-gazing in the Wadi Rum desert to bathing in the natural hot springs of Ma’an. Whatever the occasion, here are some of the most romantic getaways in Jordan.

The number of travellers in Iran has risen exponentially over the past few years, leading many adventurous people to attempt solo travel around the country.

The formative years of the modern art movement in Iran are largely rooted in the 1940s-1950s. The death of the Persian painter Kamal al Molk in 1940 signified the beginning of a move away from the rigidity of academic painting styles, and led to the creation of artist groups keen on developing a uniquely Iranian modern style of art.