Saadi’s Bostan translated from Persian by Friedrich Rückert
Saadi’s Bostan, translated from Persian to German by Friedrich Rückert, has been published in a new edition by Wallstein Verlag. This translation, which is also known as “Duftgarten,” is one of the most beloved Persian works of literature and has been popular in Iran for centuries. The Bostan (Būstān) is a moralistic and anecdotal poem […]
Zhang Dawo: From Calligraphy to Abstract Expressionism – A posthumous Solo Exhibition
The international art community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the acclaimed artist Zhang Dawo. It is with a heavy heart that we share this news, as the art world has lost a true luminary. Zhang Dawo’s extraordinary talent and unique artistic vision have left an indelible mark on the realm of contemporary […]
Wolfgang Erbens (1927-2016): A Journey through the Art of a Great Austrian Artist
1 March 2023 – 25 April 2023 THE LONG-AWAITED WOLFGANG ERBENS EXHIBITION LANDS AT HONG ART MUSEUM, CHONGQING CURATORS: Zhang Hang (张航), Nour Nouri Co-CURATORS: Tom Lin (Hong Art Museum), Dr. Davood Khazaie (Pashmin Art Consortia) ACADEMICADVISOR: 重庆市美术家协会 Chongqing Artists Association Hong Art Museum is proud to present the first-ever exhibition of the renowned Austrian […]
Davood Roostaei: The Creator of Cryptorealism (1959-2023)
Davood Roostaei was a remarkable artist and human being whose life was marked by political turmoil and artistic innovation. Born in Iran in 1959, his art studies were abruptly interrupted in 1979 when he was imprisoned for two years for creating art deemed subversive by the Iranian regime. After his release, he realized that he […]
Unveiling the Beauty of Manichaean Art: Zsuzsanna Gulácsi’s Book and Its Persian Translation
Manichaeism was founded by Mani (216–274 AD) at the beginning of the Sasanian Empire (224–651 AD) and quickly spread from the Roman Empire to China. Mani believed that he was the Paraclete whose manifestation was heralded by Jesus Christ. Accordingly, he revealed the truth and instructed his disciples to write it down so that people […]