Iran's House of Art is a
University of Minnesota-affiliated non-profit organization dedicated to improving the public's understanding of
Iran by arranging for art exhibitions, film screenings, lectures and concerts by Iranian musicians. Originally conceived by
Aida Shahghasemi
''Aida'' (or ''Aïda'', ) is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned by Cairo's Khedivial Opera House and had its première there on 24 December ...
, the organization was established in the 2007–2008 academic year, and has held a number of successful events at the university, beginning with "Merge: Harmony of Mystic Words".
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U of M Student Unions and Activities PageUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Iranian-American culture
University of Minnesota
Arts organizations based in Minneapolis
Arts organizations established in 2007
2007 establishments in Minnesota
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