Minister of Guidance: Paying attention to the visual arts is one of the priorities of the ministry in the new government

According to Fars News Agency, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, this evening (Saturday, February 7) on the sidelines of visiting the works displayed at the Fajr Visual Arts Festival and in front of reporters described the works displayed in this exhibition as promising. And considered more and more attention to artists in this field as one of the priorities of this ministry.

On the sidelines of the meeting, he noted that fortunately in the type, volume and number of works presented in this festival, we are witnessing a quantitative and qualitative growth of works, which fortunately has been welcomed by the audience, he added: more attention to the field of visual arts including The goals of this ministry are in the new government.

Ismail continued by pointing out that one of our important programs in the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance from the beginning of the 13th government was to pay special attention to the visual arts, said: We held a visual in Tehran and other cities, and in these meetings, which were last held with the members of the Secretariat and the headquarters of the 14th Fajr Visual Arts Festival, I tried to talk to them closely about the affairs, as well as issues and problems and requests of these loved ones. I get.

The chairman of the Art Council stated that according to the previous emphasis On this This year, we would see growth and improvement in the works and works presented in terms of quantity and quality: Fortunately, in this period of the Visual Arts Festival, in the works presented, categories such as hope, self-sacrifice, attention to public and social issues of the country by artists The presentation is remarkable.

The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance continued his speech by stating “supporting the economy of art” as one of the most important goals of the Ministry of Culture in this period of the Visual Arts Festival and said: From the field of production to supply, and for this purpose, we will seriously support the development of the art economy at home and abroad.

According to Ismaili, on this basis, introducing more and more Iranian artists’ art to others in such a way that near The spiritual efforts and rewards that come from the activities are on the agenda to provide them with both economic and livelihood space and to see better and more openness in the lives of artists.

In another part of his speech, a member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, in response to a question about the sale of works at the same time as the Visual Arts Festival, said: “This is the festival venue and we do not sell works, but after the festival منده And the audience can buy their desired works in coordination with the artists.

Ismaili further said about introducing the works of visual arts of Iranian artists abroad: “We currently have 80 cultural consultations abroad, which is a great capacity that I have asked them to do in the new term of the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication as the main task.” The field should not include the works of Iranian artists to the world in the main programs and important work and their main goal, not laterally, dramatically and decoratively. Therefore, it is emphasized that the deputy Arts The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication should both try to provide the Persian-speaking geographical area and others who welcome these works.

At the same time, Ismaili said: “This atmosphere should be strengthened inside the country as well, so during my visit to the Deputy for Management Development and Resources, I emphasized a good budget for purchasing the works presented in this exhibition and festival after determining the artistic value of the works.” It is time for us to take the lead and make it a culture in the country that one of the main chapters of the administrative, governmental and governmental apparatus is the purchase of magnificent works of art.

At the same time, a member of the cabinet of the 13th government emphasized: I will follow up the issue of purchasing works of art by a set of administrative, governmental and governmental bodies at the government level.

Ismaili further said in response to a reporter about the different works: “Certainly, the works presented at the festival are not on the same level, if it were so, there would be no judging, selection and competition. he does. According to him, it is definitely the job of artists to recognize such differences, so I received from colleagues and professors of visual arts that in this period The festival is witnessing a good promotion and growth in the works presented.

According to him, in this festival, fortunately, we are witnessing very prominent works by the elders of this field along with new works by the youth.

The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, emphasizing that we believe that the festival is not for a specific group, clarified: The philosophy of the festival is that everyone, especially new people, enter the field and attend and participate in order to shine.

Ismaili continued: “If today a large number of young people have entered this period of the Visual Arts Festival by producing works of art, this is a cause for happiness, so while extending special respect to the professors in this field, we extend a helping hand to them and whatever We will support and provide it.

The 14th Fajr Festival of Visual Arts in six sections: 1- Golden Touba (Visual Arts Competition) and Sacrifice and Sacrifice Section, 2- Art Visualization Section (Provinces), 3- Ganjavi Military Section 4- Curatorial Section in the form of “Katib” Project, 5- The articles section and the honors section will be held and it will be visited from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for interestمنده It is available in Saba Cultural and Artistic Institute above Bozorgmehr Street. The end of the day to visit the exhibition is February 20, and the closing ceremony will be held on March 4.

The festival will host art lovers until February 20 at the Saba Cultural and Artistic Institute located on Valiasr Street, at the intersection of Taleghani Street.

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