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Red, Light, and Hafez: The Spirit of Yalda Night
Waiting excitedly behind the door of my grandmother’s house, each family member wears a piece of red clothing. The door opens to the warm, loud gathering. We’re greeted with kisses and hugs, our faces still ice-cold from the winter chill outside. Inside, relatives with red-stained hands peel mountains of pomegranates, snacks are piled high on…
Berklee and Beyond: Independent Journeys in Music
Art is an echo of origins. It thrives on experiences, beliefs, and the spaces where we first find our voice. In The Roots Issue of The Persian Magazine, we’ve journeyed into the creative minds of three extraordinary musicians connected not only by their shared experience at Berklee College of Music but also by their distinct…
From Abandoned Brewery to Contemporary Art Hub at Argo Factory
As the preservation of architectural heritage and a ‘reuse’ mindset has gained popularity in arts infrastructure globally, repurposing abandoned spaces into museums and galleries is increasingly commonplace. One such example is Argo Factory in Tehran’s downtown, a rundown brewery that had sat abandoned for over forty years. During that time, parts of the building and…

Aryana Davani

The Father-Daughter Business Preserving London’s Iranian Rug Heritage

Bahram Javadi-Babreh's journey into the world of rugs began at the… Read More

Last Swim: A Journey of Youth, Identity, and Irreversible Choices

Last Swim, directed by Sasha Nathwani, is a film centered around… Read More

Amanda Delara Honors Googoosh with Stunning Beaded Dress by Mari Hetland

Norwegian-Iranian singer Amanda Delara recently showcased a striking dress featuring a… Read More

Carrie Bradshaw’s Persian-Inspired Dress in ‘Sex and the City’

In the third season of "Sex and the City," Episode 13,… Read More

Capturing Love: The Photographic Journey of Mani and Lania

Love is a vague concept in our daily lives. Everyday we… Read More

Capturing the Soul of Home Through Photography

Katya Abedian-Rawháni is a self-taught photographer and film director, currently in… Read More

Amanda Delara Drops New Song “Volare”

Norwegian-Iranian artist Amanda Delara has once again captivated audiences with her… Read More

Golshifteh Farahani’s Top 10 Performances Beyond Iranian Cinema

Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, well-established in the international cinema scene, takes… Read More

Delara Claims Top Honor at Norwegian Grammy Awards with ‘Best Album of the Year’

Norwegian-Iranian singer Amanda Delara has claimed victory at the Norwegian Grammy… Read More

ByBanoo: The Story Behind The Two Fashion Entrepreneur Sisters

In 2017, Persheng Babaheidari, a newly graduated engineer, entered the workplace… Read More