A Cultural Renaissance

In many cases, promising students were granted government scholarships to pursue higher education abroad. Some of these students later became significant figures in artistic and intellectual life, contributing both at home and in the diaspora.

Farah Pahlavi also paid close attention to the role of women in the arts. She met regularly with female artists and supported their work in public exhibitions—at a time when many faced cultural and societal barriers.

July 24, 2025 | 6:32 pm