French ambassador hails Iranian art

French Ambassador to Iran hailed the level of artistic works of Iranian artists presented at Saba Art and Cultural Institute, AVA Diplomatic reports.

François Sénémaud, who was visiting Saba Institute on the last day of the 10th Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts, added, “Iranian art has reached international standard.”

The festival’s tenth edition began on January 23 and is showcasing 91 artworks, of which 33 works are by female artists and 58 works by male artists.

After visiting the exhibition, the French diplomat noted, “It was a big exhibition containing a diverse volume of artistic works and production beyond my expectation.”

Following a visit to Howzkhaneh (part of the building containing a piscine for summer time in Iranian architecture) and the galleries of Saba Art and Cultural Institute, he said, “I did not expect to see such a place in Tehran. This is a complex which is able to compete with universal rivals. I hope to see a wider welcome by the Iranian audience.”