For Iran: When Mirrors Broke, the Columns Stood
Historic buildings are not just brick and plaster. They hold memory. They carry the work of craftsmen, the imagination of architects, and the lives of the many people who passed through them over time. To lose one is never only to lose a structure. It is to lose something shared and irreplaceable. Read Article
Naqsh-e Jahan Square: Preservation or Exploitation?!
Restoration work on the second floor of Naqsh-e Jahan Square has begun under the supervision of the private sector, with plans for its future commercial operation by a private investor. This comes despite the fact that many critical questions surrounding the project remain unanswered. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Risbaf Factory: A Museum in the Making or a Missed Opportunity?
Three years have passed since the decision to transform the Risbaf Factory into Iran’s largest regional museum. Today, the question remains whether the project is still on track—or whether time is running out for its realization. Article At Isfahan Ziba
In Memory of Master Amirhoshang Jazizadeh
Master Amirhoshang Jazizadeh was known for his independent artistic spirit. He sought to preserve tradition, yet the confidence of his hand, pen, and line work surpassed the conventional boundaries of the Isfahan School. Atricle at Isfahan Ziba
Which Authority Is Responsible for Restoring Haft-Shouyeh Jameh Mosque?
The Haft-Shouyeh Jameh Mosque is facing unprecedented deterioration, while responsibility for its restoration and preservation continues to be shifted between the Iranian Endowment and Charity Affairs Organization (Awqaf) and the Cultural Heritage authorities. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Kamar-Zarrin on the Verge of Becoming an Open-Air Museum
Excavations in the “Kamar-Zarrin Passage” reveal 1,500 years of continuous life in this historic zone, which is slated to become an open-air urban museum. However, the approaching cold and seasonal rains pose a serious threat to the newly uncovered layers, prompting calls for the city administration to swiftly implement a practical plan for protection and […]
Gender Discrimination, the Main Challenge for Iran’s Women Artists
For years, the issue of unequal pay has been a major concern for Iranian women artists in the art community. According to one veteran artist, gender-based pay discrimination remains one of the most serious obstacles facing women in the field. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Step Not on Sacred Designs!
Geometric patterns that once adorned windows and decorations of sacred spaces, symbolizing meaning, order, and sanctity, are now found underfoot on sidewalks and floors. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Shortcomings Shake Isfahan’s Physics Olympiad
With the conclusion of the International Physics Olympiad at Isfahan University of Technology, the question arises: how successful have we been in showcasing Iranian culture and traditions to the world? Did we make the most of this opportunity, or did we fall short? Article at ISNA
Isfahan University of Technology Events Still Unclear – Who’s Responsible?
No one has yet taken responsibility for the recent incidents at Isfahan University of Technology. A few weeks ago, news emerged of a mass poisoning among the students, followed by a fire in the chemistry department laboratory that tragically claimed the life of Hossein Moradi, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Article at ISNA