When I was in Barcelona, I picked a few places to visit.  I thought I had seen enough churches and cathedrals and palaces in Europe;

Photo by: Omid Salehi A pioneer in filmmaking and literature, Ebrahim Golestan has influenced generations of Iranians in various fields of art for more than

I have been trying all sorts of food in Barcelona, and I have come to two conclusions (more like speculations based on my observations) on

یادی از جبار باغچه بان، بنیانگذار آموزش ناشنوایان در ایران جبار باغچه بان نویسنده، آموزگار، بنیانگذار کودکستان و آموزش ناشنوایان در ایران بود. مجموعه آثار

Photo taken on the roof of Sheikh Bahai Bath in Isfahan I had heard about Sheikh Bahai Bath in Isfahan since early childhood. The genius

When I invited Ida Saki to perform in Tirgan in 2011, I sent her a couple of links to a few pieces from Ney Nava

I heard the story of Abraham in early childhood; I think it was in the introduction to religion very early on in school. When Abraham

Shush in Khuzistan is one of the most interesting places in Iran as it spans the history of the region from ancient Elam to contemporary

One of the most interesting places I have visited is Meibod in Yazd  Province. The remnants of an old castle, Narin, from the Mede period

It was less than a year ago when I went to an NDP meeting in Ottawa. It was the first time I attended a political

در سفر گذشته ام به ایران، برای اولین بار به خوزستان رفتم. البته مادرم می گوید که در کودکی رفته ام، اما من هیچ چیز

Queen and I agree on one thing, “One’s television is brilliant” as she says in an animated commercial. Oh, that is Queen of England, the

I had two amazing experiences this week: outdoor live theatre. First I saw Antony and Cleopatra by a Company of Fools (http://fools.ca/) . It was

I have been meaning to talk to you about “Anonymous Reality”, a painting exhibition, by Erik Nieminen. I just cannot figure out what happened between

یکی از جزایر بسیار دیدنی جنوب ایران، جزیره هنگام است.  این جزیره به گفته یکی از ساکنانش 800 نفر جمعیت دارد. من تمام مدت فکر

روستای قلات در شمال غربی شهر شیراز به موزه ای طبیعی می ماند، با انبوه درختان سر به فلک کشیده، کوه های بلند با قله

یکی از کشمکش های مداوم من، خواندن و نخواندن اخبار است. از طرفی، بیشتر وقت ها که خبرها را می خوانم، در عمل فلج می

بین چند جزیره ای که من در دنیا دیده ام، هرمز بیشترین تاثیر را روی من گذاشته. بخشی از این تاثیر به دلیل زیبایی و

Among all images from my history books in school, a few are fresh in my mind. One is a drawing of Yaqub Leis, the founder

I watched a dance performance by La La La Human Steps. Apart from the incredible physical ability of the dancers, I cannot say much about

من هر بار به ایران می روم، انگار که از یک اسطوره قدیمی ناگهان به زمان حاضر قدم گذاشته ام. نه به خاطر این که

A summer in my childhood, my sister took me to Ramsar Camp. I had very little to exposure to people outside my family and neighbourhood

It is election time in Canada, and I am preparing to vote. Well, I can hardly call it preparations. Not much goes into it other

What do you feel like in terms of art and culture? A grand ballet or a solo contemporary dance performed on Persian music? Perhaps you

I finally got a chance to watch “Women without Men”, the first feature film by Shirin Neshat. Visually, the film is stunning. However, content and