Mohammad Beheshti ShiraziHead of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization

Where is Iran? Who is Iranian?

Is Iran an ancient treasure, steeped in old traditions, or a modern entity in search of finding? Does it have an important place in the world or not much? How about being an Iranian? Is it something to be proud of or is it associated with a set of reprehensible traits? Why has a century been unsuccessful in solving Iran’s short comings and the shortcomings of Iranians? Get ready for an insightful conversation that challenges preconceptions and brings new insight about this fascinating nation.

Mohammad Beheshti ShiraziHead of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization

Where is Iran? Who is Iranian?

Is Iran an ancient treasure, steeped in old traditions, or a modern entity in search of finding? Does it have an important place in the world or not much? How about being an Iranian? Is it something to be proud of or is it associated with a set of reprehensible traits? Why has a century been unsuccessful in solving Iran’s short comings and the shortcomings of Iranians? Get ready for an insightful conversation that challenges preconceptions and brings new insight about this fascinating nation.

Mohammad Beheshti Shirazi

Mohammad Beheshti Shirazi
Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti was born in Tehran on 8th of Esfand 1330. He graduated with a master's degree in architecture from Shahid Beheshti University. For many years, he was responsible for the production, broadcasting and management units of the film and series group in the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Seda o Sima. From 1362 to 1373, he was responsible for the Farabi Cinema Foundation. For some time, he was the CEO of the Tehran Municipal Cultural Spaces Development Company and the founder of institutions such as Khaneh Cinema, Shahr-e-Ketab, Cinema Museum, Music Museum, and Behind the Glass Painting Museum. Between 1376 and 1383, he became the head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and then the project manager of Iranzmin Architecture and Urban Planning. From 1393 to 1397, he was the head of the Cultural Heritage Research Institute. Since the beginning of his activity, he has been a member of the Art Academy, a member of the Supreme Council of Architecture and Urban Planning, and a founder, consultant and member of the board of directors of several scientific and cultural institutions, and has always been teaching in universities and educational institutions.