The artistic event, held alongside the unveiling and book-signing ceremony for Thousands of Years of Iran, showcases the fruit of 22 years of the artist’s efforts to document and represent the civilizational splendor of a land whose history, art and culture form part of humanity’s shared heritage.
The exhibition features a selection of his images of Iran’s historical monuments and cultural heritage, chosen from among more than 3,000 photographs taken over 22 years of professional work, and puts them on display for enthusiasts.
Beyond documenting monuments and historical relics, this visual collection is an artistic endeavor to reinterpret Iran’s cultural and civilizational identity and to offer Iranian and international audiences a visual narrative of the country’s historical richness.
Concurrently with the exhibition’s opening, the book Thousands of Years of Iran was unveiled in the presence of the photographer, followed by a book-signing ceremony.
Speaking to the Iran Press, Herbert Karim Masihi stressed Iran’s historical and civilizational standing, saying: “Iranian civilization needs no introduction, for it is the essence of civilization itself, not a part of it.”
Noting the need to observe and present Iran’s historical sites at the international level, he said that representing these works can invite audiences to take a different view of Iran’s historical and cultural heritage and can pave the way for people around the world to become acquainted with parts of the country’s history and civilization.
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