Digital platforms to play bigger role in promoting resistance art
Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi called on Monday for the creation of a national platform to archive and consolidate artistic productions linked to the Ramadan War which began on February 28, while urging wider circulation of resistance-themed works across official media outlets and digital platforms.
Addressing the 125th session of the Art Council in Tehran, Salehi said cultural policymaking must ensure artistic productions reach audiences “in sufficient measure” through both conventional broadcasters and cyberspace, as the country strengthens cultural resilience in the wake of recent regional tensions, IRNA reported.
The council reviewed a policy report by the Research Institute for Culture, Art and Communication on the role of art in reinforcing social resilience during times of crisis, with discussions centered on the experience of the Ramadan War.
Salehi also pressed for the establishment of a comprehensive database to register, categorize and document artistic output produced during the conflict period, describing reliable data and coordinated cultural planning as essential tools for connecting policymaking with social realities.
Council members examined proposals including the therapeutic use of art in mental health strategies, support for independent artists and civic organizations, expansion of local cultural spaces in major cities, and broader use of digital media to widen public access to cultural content.
The meeting also highlighted the role of documentary filmmaking and cinema in preserving collective memory, alongside the growing influence of short-form digital productions designed for online audiences.