October 8, 2026

Iranian Women Painters Launched at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

Artists, diplomats, and cultural figures gathered for the occasion

Guests, including members of the diplomatic community, at the launch ceremony
TEHRAN — The first volume of Iranian Women Painters, an illustrated reference book in English documenting the work of Iranian women artists, was launched at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art on Sunday, October 4, bringing together artists, art enthusiasts and members of the diplomatic community.
Diplomats and cultural figures attending the unveiling
The publication is the first part of a three-volume project documenting the work of established and emerging women artists. Published to make their contributions accessible to a global audience, the project places contemporary artistic practice within a broader historical context.
Artists and art enthusiasts gathered for the book launch
Among those present were His Excellency Pierre Cochard, Ambassador of France, and Jules Irrmann, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action at the French Embassy in Iran; His Excellency Siro Beltrametti, Ambassador of Switzerland, and Ms. Valérie Wagner, First Secretary of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran; His Excellency Abdullah bin Saud Alanazi, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia; the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan; as well as the deputy heads of mission of Spain and Türkiye, and representatives of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNESCO.
Audience members documenting the evening
Cultural heritage scholar Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti delivered the main address. Other speakers included Afshin Shahneh-Tabar, CEO of Candle & Fog Publishing; Jafar Shiralinia, the project’s senior editor and CEO of Martex: For Your Future; Sadegh Abbasi, director of the book’s production team and general manager at Martex; and artist Tara Nazmalizadeh.
Unveiling of Iranian Women Painters on stage
Excerpts from a message by former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami were read during the event. Khatami praised those who compiled and presented the publication, emphasised the primacy of humanity over gender, and called for greater opportunities for women to participate in civic life.
Martex and Candle & Fog Publishing thank all guests and speakers who attended and contributed to the evening.

October 8, 2026

Iranian Women Painters Launched at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

Artists, diplomats, and cultural figures gathered for the occasion

Guests, including members of the diplomatic community, at the launch ceremony
TEHRAN — The first volume of Iranian Women Painters, an illustrated reference book in English documenting the work of Iranian women artists, was launched at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art on Sunday, October 4, bringing together artists, art enthusiasts and members of the diplomatic community.
Diplomats and cultural figures attending the unveiling
The publication is the first part of a three-volume project documenting the work of established and emerging women artists. Published to make their contributions accessible to a global audience, the project places contemporary artistic practice within a broader historical context.
Artists and art enthusiasts gathered for the book launch
Among those present were His Excellency Pierre Cochard, Ambassador of France, and Jules Irrmann, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action at the French Embassy in Iran; His Excellency Siro Beltrametti, Ambassador of Switzerland, and Ms. Valérie Wagner, First Secretary of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran; His Excellency Abdullah bin Saud Alanazi, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia; the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan; as well as the deputy heads of mission of Spain and Türkiye, and representatives of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNESCO.
Audience members documenting the evening
Cultural heritage scholar Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti delivered the main address. Other speakers included Afshin Shahneh-Tabar, CEO of Candle & Fog Publishing; Jafar Shiralinia, the project’s senior editor and CEO of Martex: For Your Future; Sadegh Abbasi, director of the book’s production team and general manager at Martex; and artist Tara Nazmalizadeh.
Unveiling of Iranian Women Painters on stage
Excerpts from a message by former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami were read during the event. Khatami praised those who compiled and presented the publication, emphasised the primacy of humanity over gender, and called for greater opportunities for women to participate in civic life.
Martex and Candle & Fog Publishing thank all guests and speakers who attended and contributed to the evening.