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