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Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

Related to Tehran city (located in Tehran province)
Also known as: Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran
This museum was inaugurated in the year 1977. It is located in North Kargar Avenue, adjoining the Laleh Park. This three storeyed museum has 9 art galleries displaying the affects of many reputed foreign artists. It includes a library and an audio-visual section. In the statue garden of the museum, a collection of statues and pieces of art works, as ...
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Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
In a striking concrete modernist building on the western side of Park-e Laleh, this museum's impressive collection boasts works by Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Miró, Dalí, Bacon, Pollock, Monet, Munch, Moore and Warhol, among many others.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum owns the biggest modern art collection in the world outside of Europe and North America. It has collections of more than 3000 items that include 19th and 20th century’s world-class European and American paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures. Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art also has one of the greatest collections of Iranian modern and contemporary art.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
According to Farah Pahlavi, the former Empress of Iran, the idea for this museum happened when she was in conversation with artist Iran Darroudi during a gallery opening in the 1970s and Darroudi mentioned she wished there was a place to show work more permanently. The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art museum was suppose to be a place to show contemporary and modern Iranian artist along side with other international artists doing similar work.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
In a striking concrete modernist building on the western side of Park-e Laleh, this museum's impressive collection boasts works by Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Miró, Dalí, Bacon, Pollock, Monet, Munch, Moore and Warhol, among many others.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Laleh Park and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
In a striking concrete modernist building on the western side of Park-e Laleh, this museum's impressive collection boasts works by Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Miró, Dalí, Bacon, Pollock, Monet, Munch, Moore and Warhol, among many others.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum was designed by Iranian architect and cousin of the queen, Kamran Diba, who employed elements from traditional Persian architecture. It was built adjacent to Laleh Park, Tehran.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The building itself can be regarded as an example of contemporary art, in a style of an underground New York Guggenheim Museum.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Most of the museum area is located underground with a circular walkway that spirals downwards with galleries branching outwards. The selection of the art was done under Farah Pahlavi and the budget was from the National Iranian Oil Company.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Most of the museum area is located underground with a circular walkway that spirals downwards with galleries branching outwards. The selection of the art was done under Farah Pahlavi and the budget was from the National Iranian Oil Company.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, a noble place in the center of Tehran, has hosted modern and contemporary art works of many Iranian as well as international artists like Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali, Pollock, Moore and Matisse. Art related events also were held at the museum occasionally providing an opportunity for artists to show their works and also for art lovers to enjoy taste and talent of Iranian artists.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Inside the museum, visitors make their way through the gentle slope of eight continuous galleries. The modern spiral walkways, while in contrast to the traditional exterior, continue to thrill visitors and provide a unique presentation of contemporary art. This multi-leveled presentation of arts provides a peaceful escape from the bustle of Tehran for a few hours. | Copyright: M. Rezazadeh Khadem
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum designed by Kamran Diba, was built in 1977 mostly underground and in three floors with cinemateque, library, coffee shop, book shop and photography workshop. Its architecture is impressive. It was inspired by Iran’s historical architectures as well as modern buildings in western countries and is fascinating for many visitors.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most popular and well-known Diba’s works. Kamran Tabatabai Diba is one of Iranian Architects, whose works during 60’s and 70’s are well-known among architects and scholars. | Copyright: M. Rezazadeh Khadem
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum designed by Kamran Diba, was built in 1977 mostly underground and in three floors with cinemateque, library, coffee shop, book shop and photography workshop. Its architecture is impressive. It was inspired by Iran’s historical architectures as well as modern buildings in western countries and is fascinating for many visitors. | Copyright: M. Rezazadeh Khadem
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Kamran Diba, a prominent Iranian architect, designed this museum after the wind towers (Badgir) of Yazd. This 8500 square meter garden-museum was opened to the public on the occasion of Farah's birthday, the Queen of Iran at the time. | Copyright: M. Rezazadeh Khadem
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum building is made up of different sectors such as arts, administration, public relations, exhibition services art works archive, bookstores, coffee shop, and library. The library of TMoCA has gathered thousands of Persian and non-Persian books in the fields of architecture, design, visual relation, photography, cinema industry, and so forth.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
To accomplish this unique project, Kamran Diba made use of traditional elements of Iranian architecture, while influenced by Le Corbusier’s work and museums built in New York. So, the museum itself is an example of modern art inspired by traditional concepts. After the Islamic revolution, works from the western art were stored away until 1999.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
In a striking concrete modernist building on the western side of Park-e Laleh, this museum's impressive collection boasts works by Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Miró, Dalí, Bacon, Pollock, Monet, Munch, Moore and Warhol, among many others.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum was designed by one of the famous Iranian architects known as Kamran Diba. He was inspired by the traditional Persian architecture, philosophical concepts, and modern elements. While, the exterior design of the museum represents the traditional wind catchers of Iran, the interior design of the museum resembles the modern Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Th Museum of Contemporary Art established in 1977 is among the largest museums in Iran. It is one of the greatest collections of Iranian modern and contemporary art holding about 4ooo remarkable artworks of great Iranian, European, and American artists. Though it was not open to the public for many years, now it welcomes every art lover or tourist who travels to Iran.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
It is considered to have the most valuable collection of Western modern art outside Europe and the United States, a collection largely assembled by founding curators David Galloway and Donna Stein under the patronage of Farah Pahlavi.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
In a striking concrete modernist building on the western side of Park-e Laleh, this museum's impressive collection boasts works by Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Miró, Dalí, Bacon, Pollock, Monet, Munch, Moore and Warhol, among many others.
Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran,موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران,Contemporary Art,Tehran Museum
Interior of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
The Interior of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum was inaugurated by Empress Farah Pahlavi in 1977, just two years before the 1979 Revolution.
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