Tehran Contemporary Art Museum
Inside Iran's Billion-Dollar Art Basement locked in the museum's vault. Not just the Picassos -- the Kandinskys, the Miros, the Warhols. The Monet, the Pissarro, the Toulouse-Lautrec, the Van Gogh. Possibly the best Jackson Pollock outside the U.S.
The hidden collection: Iran exhibits contemporary art masterpieces
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This week, we take you to Iran to see one of the most important contemporary art collections outside Europe and the United States. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, these paintings have been kept hidden in the basement of the Museum of Contemporary Art. They include works by Gauguin and Warhol which were originally acquired by the country's last empress, Farah Diba. Now some of the collection has been put on display. Our correspondent in Tehran went to take a look.
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Iran's treasure trove of Western art
The collection held at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is perhaps the greatest outside the West, and yet rarely gets shown in Iran.
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Empress Farah and Iran’s Museum of Contemporary Arts
Did you know that Tehran boasts an impressive collection of Western modern art? Back in the 1970s, Farah Pahlavi decided Iranians needed to know more about contemporary art. So she hired a curator to bring in work by Picasso, Kandinsky, and Jackson Pollock. Unfortunately, the collection hasn’t been seen by many people, and has mainly been stored underground. “The collection is in good condition, and that’s important,” says the American curator of the museum. “Things change, and it seems like things are changing at the moment. I would go back to Iran if the circumstances were right.”
Inside IRAN's underground billion-dollar art gallery
It's one of the finest collections of modern art anywhere in the world, but you won't find it in New York or Paris.
Dozens of works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock — together valued at roughly $3 billion — are locked in a basement in Tehran.
Only a handful of westerners have had an up-close look at the underground archives in Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art. ABC News was granted exclusive access inside the vault that holds a priceless collection Iranian authorities choose to keep locked away.
What was revealed was astonishing: a series of paintings by Picasso; a wall's worth of pop art by Roy Lichtenstein; Warhol portraits of Jackie Onassis, Mick Jagger and Marilyn Monroe; a Diego Rivera self portrait; and a painting many consider to be the best Jackson Pollock outside of North America.
The collection was supposed to be a gift to the Iranian people. It was assembled by the Shah of Iran and his wife using public funds during the oil boom of the 1970s. Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art was inaugurated in 1977, designed to be one of the world's landmark modern art institutions, with an international collection worthy of that ambition.
But just months later came the Islamic Revolution. The Shah was deposed, Ayatollah Khomeinei was became the country's leader, and in the Revolutionary, anti-American climate the museum's western art was banished to the basement.
Why aren't the pieces shown to the public? The reasons are a mix of ideology and practicality.
The collection is huge and the museum small. Museum director Dr. Habibollah Sadeghi, himself a painter appointed by conservative President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, says there is no space to properly put the works on display.
Others question whether the museum could properly protect the valuable pieces from theft or damage were they displayed openly.
Conservative Muslim ideology — a powerful governing force in Iran — has played a similarly forceful role in keeping the pieces underground. Aside from the anti-Western overtones of Revolutionary Iran many of the pieces are considered too racy for a conservative Muslim society. When some of the collection briefly went on display in 2005 Andre Derain's Golden Age, a 1905 painting of female nudes, was notably absent. Also hidden was the centerpiece of a Frances Bacon painting triptych. The center panel could be taken as homoerotic, showing two naked men asleep in bed.
There are plans to display the collection permanently once museum space is expanded, Sadeghi said. If those plans materialize — full-time public access to view the pieces — it would fulfill the dreams of art lovers worldwide. In two or three years we can improve the museum and have a permanent exhibition, said Sadeghi, adding that the museum is hoping to buy more Western works in the coming years to fill out the collection.
Art Galleries of Tehran #01: solo works by Iranian artists
Episode 01
July 5, 2019
Coloured Drawings Exhibition by Farshid Maleki at Hoor Art Gallery
Solo Works on Canvas by Rasoul Akbarloo at O Gallery
Made in Zanjan by Ali Jahanshahi at Ordibehesht Concept Store
Art Galleries of Tehran #03: solo works by Iranian artists
Episode 03
July 5, 2019
Seppuku by Simin Keramati at Etemad Gallery
Green Spaces by Shaahin Norouzi at Etemad Gallery
The Inhabitants of Moan solo painting exhibition by Abolfazl Rafie at Seyhoun Art Gallery
Iran Malek Astronomy museum, Tehran city موزه ستاره شناسي ملك تهران ايران
May 19, 2016 (Persian calendar 1395/2/30)
Tehran province (استان تهران)
Tehran city (شهر تهران)
Malek museum (موزه ملك) official website
Malek National Museum and Library is a museum and national library in Tehran, Iran. Its one of the biggest library of precious manuscripts in Iran.
Malek National Library and Museum was stationed at Malek’s historical house until 1966. From that year the center was moved to a new building in the central part of Tehran and has expanded its activities.
The building and its contents were donated by Haj Hossein Agha Malek to the Astan Quds Razavi. Haj Hossein Agha Malek was one of the most remarkable intellectuals of the turn of the century in Iran and the most important art collector in Modern Iran. For over 70 years he has been associated with artistic donation, making it a familiar name among the Iranian lovers of art and culture. He donated most of his estate to the Astan Quds Razavi. The museum was funded by his estate and the site of the museum was also owned during his lifetime. The Museum and Library are under the control of the Astan Quds Razavi.
The museum was inaugurated in 1997. It currently contains around 19000 manuscripts, 70000 books as well as other historical items such as 3000 coins, stamps, carpets and paintings. Its most precious possessions are 13 paintings by Kamal-ol-molk and a manuscript collection with some of the finest Persian calligraphy.
The museum also holds a collection of oil paintings by Benettii, Lorrin, and Halaf, a remarkable selection of Persian carpets from regions across the country, metal works, lacquer works, and coins dating back to the Achaemenid era.
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art by Dr Ata Omidvar
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art by Dr Ata Omidvarموزه هنرهای معاصر تهران فیلم دکتر عطاامیدوار 17 اذز 1394
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art by Dr Ata Omidvar
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art by Dr Ata Omidvar
National Museum in Tehran, Iran
An informative tour of some of the highlights of the National Museum in Tehran. Our guide brings to life the history of Iran using a huge relief wall map of the Middle East. The items selected for detailed commentary provide a critical overview of an otherwise overwhelming collection..
11 Top Must Visit Places in Tehran Iran
11 Top Must Visit Places in Tehran Iran
The Grand Bazaar
Right in the heart of the city, the Grand Bazaar is an essential visit for any tourist in Tehran. With over 10 kilometres of labyrinthine alleyways filled with covered shops, haggling customers, and general commotion, you will find everything from jewellery to carpets and pots and pans for sale here. One of Tehran’s oldest areas, this commercial centre is teeming with history and character, and there are some exceptional restaurants dotted around.
Tajrish Bazaar & Imamzadeh Saleh
The bazaar in the northern district of Tajrish is smaller, prettier, and altogether less stressful than the Grand Bazaar (although prices are higher). There is a colourful market of fresh fruit and vegetables, and some excellent touristy shops selling traditional crafts and kitschy memorabilia. Check out the kebab restaurant in the centre of the bazaar, and the teahouse just off the main drag. It’s also worth visiting the stunning adjacent shrine, the Imamzadeh Saleh.
National Museum of Iran
The National Museum of Iran is filled with an impressive range of treasures and objects from the 30,000 years of human habitation in the Iranian plateau. From Stone Age tools to primitive art, from decorated capitals from Persepolis to coins and pottery, the museum features items from the length and breadth of Iranian history. The building itself, designed in the early 20th century with nods to Sassanian architecture, is one of Tehran’s more interesting modern constructions.
Milad Tower (Borj-e Milad)
The Milad Tower is one of Tehran’s most iconic structures, and the most prominent feature of the city’s skyline. Completed in 2007, it stands at an impressive 435 metres, making it the sixth tallest tower in the world. Trips to the head of the tower are inexpensive and worth the effort on a clear day, for nowhere else can beat it for panoramic views of the city. If you want to push the boat out, the tower also boasts a fancy, revolving restaurant.
Azadi Tower (Borj-e Azadi)
Built in 1971 to commemorate 2500 years of Persian monarchy, this iconic tower fuses elements of Sassanian, Achaemenid, and modernist architecture. Literally meaning ‘Freedom Tower’, the ivory-coloured, Y-shaped building is situated in a park in east Tehran, and features a well laid out underground museum. Though not as tall as the Milad Tower, it nevertheless boasts fantastic views of the city from the top floor.
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art boasts the most extensive (and valuable) collection of artworks outside Europe. Although some items have not been exhibited since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, works by big names including Picasso, Monet, Andy Warhol, and Henry Moore are on display, as well as pieces by Iranian artists. The building itself, inaugurated in 1977, is a striking modernist structure, and a great place to meet young, artsy Iranians.
Park-e Jamshidieh
Located in the most northerly reaches of the city, Jamshidieh is a large park in the foothills of the Alborz Mountains. Fresh air and lush surrounds are enough to merit a trip to this out-of-the-way spot, but the outstanding views of the city below are what makes it a must-see. The higher you climb, the better the views become but if you don’t feel like a hike, there are plenty of nice spots for picnicking and drinking tea. It is particularly picturesque in the winter months, when it often receives the first snowfall of the year.
Golestan palace
Just a few minutes from the Grand Bazaar, you will find the magnificent Golestan Palace, a 19th century Qajar royal abode. The palace complex consists of 17 structures in total, including reception halls, museums, throne rooms, and royal quarters, and boasts impressive, well-kept gardens too. The intricate tile work, mirrored interiors, symmetrical fountains, and marble thrones demonstrate the pinnacle of Qajar-era architecture, and provide a sense of the level of opulence the monarchs would have enjoyed.
Mount Tochal
Mount Tochal sits in the mountain range to the north of Tehran, with its peak reaching a staggering 3,993 metres. An excellent challenge for mountaineers, trails set off from Darakeh and Velanjak, with tea houses staggered along the way. If you lack the time or inclination for the trek, a telecabin service will take you all the way up the mountain for a reasonable fee. The top of the mountain also has a small ski piste, with equipment available to rent. Not as impressive as Dizin or Shemshak ski resorts, but ideal for a quick afternoon getaway.
Shahr-e Rey
An important political and religious centre that predates Tehran, Shahr-e Rey lies just to the south of the capital, and is accessible by the metro (it’s the most southerly station). Its highlights include a quaint traditional bazaar, the ruins of a Sassanian fortress, and a Seljuk tomb, but the main draw is the Imamzadeh Shah Abdol Azim....!
Contemporary and Modern Iranian art collectors
Iran SANATI's Unique Art collection Anthropology Museum Tehran
Rodin of Iran. A unique collection of sculptures by the late Mr Ali Akbar SANATI.
Sanati was the symbol of self-reliance who worked for the sake of advancement and sublimity. He has left about 1,000 paintings and 400 sculptures in record of his career.Ali Akbar Sanati was born in Kerman in 1916. He lost his father at an early age and was looked after by a benevolent man. Very soon he discovered that Sanati has a special talent in artistic works and sent the young Ali Akbar to Tehran to receive training at Kamal-ol Molk Art School. He learned sculpture and panting from maestros Hossien Behzad, Abolhassan Sediqi, and Ali Rokhsar and he obtained a master's degree in painting after 12 years of study. A stroke left this Iranian eternal figure and master of sculpture almost paralyzed and he lost his speech since 2003. He had been under intensive care at home by a team of physicians since then but he could not recover due to his old age. Sanati was almost 90 years old at the time of his death. According to the announcements, his funeral will be held on 5th of April and his body will be carried from the front of the Islamic Parliament of Iran or the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran with the presence of Iranian artists and artistic-cultural figures
He returned to his hometown where he taught 40 children in a nursery for orphans. He later set up a museum at Tehran's Toup Khaneh Square (currently known as Imam Khomeini Square) and transferred it to the then Red Lion and Sun Society (modern Red Crescent Society). The museum was inaugurated in 1946 with an exhibit which received extensive public welcome. He set up another museum at Hafez Street in Tehran in 1951 to present his own paintings. He then took several of his paintings to a museum he set up in Kerman in 1977. During the US-backed military coup to topple the nationalist government of Dr. Mohammad Mossadeq in 1953, his museum in Tehran was ransacked by rioters and some of his sculptures were destroyed. It took two years for Sanati to repair his museum and sculptures.
Tehran museum showcases artworks of great painter Kamal ul Molk
Islamic Republic of Iran
جمهوري اسلامي ايران
Tehran, IRAN | Eavar Travel Agency
Tehran, IRAN | Eavar Travel Agency
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Tehran is the capital of Iran, in the north of the country. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with its ornate rooms and marble throne, was the seat of power of the Qajar dynasty. The National Jewelry Museum holds many of the Qajar monarchs’ jewels, while the National Museum of Iran has artifacts dating back to Paleolithic times. The Milad Tower offers panoramic views over the city.
In the city’s east, the Reza Abbasi Museum showcases Persian art over many centuries. Expansive Laleh Park is home to the Carpet Museum of Iran and the striking Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. West of the center, the dramatic Azadi Tower sits atop the Azadi Museum, which displays objects representing the country’s history. In the Alborz Mountains to the north of the city, Jamshidieh Park has a waterfall and ponds, plus traditional tea houses and hiking trails up the slopes of Kolakchal Mountain. The Tochal Telecabin gondola lift connects the city to the Tochal ski resort and the Abshar Dogholoo twin waterfall.
Berlin And Tehran Museum Collaboration Scrapped
The German capital's museum authority said Tuesday, plans for a major exhibition in Berlin of works from the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art have been scrapped. Iran hasn't granted permission for their export is the reason cited.
The exhibition was billed by German organizers as offering the first opportunity to see the works as a collection outside Iran since the 1979 revolution. It was also called a significant gesture of cultural diplomacy.
On Tuesday the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, which oversees Berlin public art museums, announced that it was scrapping the show altogether. It said it had terminated with great regret its cooperation agreement with the Tehran museum.
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Tehran’s Top - Tehran Museums by Givtravel
Tehran The capital of Iran that is Much like all the capitals of the world and is not a very old city in Iran but is full of museums to help you better understand the Iranian culture. National history is identity of each country.
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Museum of Contemporary art - TMoCA
Museum of Contemporary art - TMoCA
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Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European and American paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures. TMoCA also has one of the greatest collections of Iranian modern and contemporary art.
The museum was inaugurated in 1977, TMoCA is considered to have the most valuable collections of modern Western masterpieces outside Europe and North America.
Iran Tehran museum model planes and grounded planes موزه هواپیمایی تهران
Planes are a huge part of modern transportation, but they are so much more than just a means for transportation. In Tehran, there are many things to do and see. One of them is the museum of model planes and grounded planes. The museum contains over 60 model planes and there are over 15 grounded planes to see.