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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Rotterdam opens Iranian art gallery

The Netherlands has opened an art gallery to exhibit works created by veteran and contemporary Iranian artists in the city of Rotterdam.

Iran Art displays paintings, miniatures, and graphic and calligraphy works, some of which are for sale, ISNA reported.

According to Head of Iran's Institute of Contemporary Art Development Rahim Siahkarzadeh, some 60 artworks have been transferred from Paris to the Dutch gallery.

Iran is known for its rich artistic heritage, which includes various forms of art as well as original architecture, metalwork and stone masonry.

Persian artworks have also adorned numerous museums and art galleries around the world and many of its historical and ancient relics are housed at prestigious art centers such as the Louvre Museum in Paris.

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