Explaining the dimensions of holding the international event "Space and Time" by the president of Tabriz Islamic Art University
According to the public relations of the international event "Space and Time" on the Silk Road, Dr. Sajjad Pakzad, the president of Tabriz Islamic Art University, stated regarding the process of holding this international event: Tabriz Islamic Art University as the only university of Islamic art in the country based on documents and in accordance with the orders of the Imam (RA) and the Supreme Leader, and with reference to the strategic statement of the second step of the revolution, he has prioritized the creation of international relations with the approach of transferring Iranian Islamic culture to the priority of his plans, which is to realize such communication with academic centers and by using The capacity of the intellectuals and elites is realized more quickly and accurately, and ideals and values are spread faster and more effectively. Therefore, the international event "Space and Time" of Iran on the Silk Road, which will be held in Tabriz, hosted by Tabriz Islamic Art University, with the participation and support of other scientific and executive centers, is one of the programs that are in line with the mission, goals of this university to be executed.
He stated about the international event "Space and Time" on the Silk Road: this event, which is called MA for short, will be held as a conference and exhibition. It is one of the few cultural and scientific experiences and programs that are jointly organized between Iran and Japan and will be performed in the city of Tabriz, and due to the uniqueness of the program and the active presence of international teachers and artists, we imagine that many people, both inside and outside the country, will welcome this program. Familiarity with culture and art, architecture and urban planning between the two countries of Iran and Japan in the form of seminars, technical workshops and numerous meetings, as well as the exchange of experiences, are among the important goals of this program.
Referring to the history of the "Space and Time" international event, the rector of Tabriz Islamic Art University said: "Space and Time" as an international event was held for the first time in 1978 at the Louvre Museum in Paris. This exhibition was held for the second time in 2000 in Tokyo, Japan. MA has made a tremendous impact on the international cultural community by showing conceptual specialization related to the cultural past and present. MA means "in-between", a unified idea of space and time, which is different from the dualist way of conceptualizing the West. This historical exhibition traveled around the world in the following years and was welcomed by many creative communities of the world. The International Policy Council of this exhibition is reborn after 20 years, a new version of "MA" have designed for Iran, which will continue as a mobile exhibition to Georgia and China and finally to Japan.
Dr. Pakzad clarified: The concept of MA, which implies "ambiguity or limitation of space-time" and contrasts with the Western logic of cultural perception, is definitely common among these areas belonging to the Eastern culture. Unlike the event of 40 years ago, this conference and exhibition is organized by the bilateral initiatives of Iran and Japan. Professors and artists from both countries have been selected based on the comparative ideas of space-time which are interpreted based on the philosophical and ideological backgrounds of both cultures. Tabriz is the starting place of this scientific-cultural and artistic event and its Grand Bazaar, which is registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a symbol of the trade culture of the Silk Road.
The President of Tabriz Islamic Art University pointed out: Last year, the program of this international event was held in September 2022 with the presence of the Japanese ambassador in Tabriz, hosted by Tabriz Islamic Art University, and in a meeting with the presence of the Japanese ambassador, the honorable governor and the secretary of the Policy Council of Prof. Riichi Miyake, the preparations for holding the "Big Space and Time Exhibition and Conference on the Silk Road" in Tabriz were brought up and due to the successful holding of this preliminary program, the international council of this event, Akira Tatehata, the international head of the MA event and the president of Japan 's Tama University , Riichi Miyake, Secretary General of the MA event , hosting the "MA" space-time architecture art exhibition was assigned to the city of Tabriz in September 2022 and hosted by Tabriz Islamic Art University. According to the plans, Tabriz Islamic Art University will host this exhibition from 2023-9-9 for 6 weeks to 2023-10-22 in 9 axes after obtaining the relevant permits from authorities.
He clarified: In the exhibition section, in September of last year, after coordination with Tabriz Metropolitan Municipality, 3 historical houses of Ali Mesio, Nikdel and Khatai were selected and the internal architectural specifications of all three buildings were taken. In this exhibition, at the same time, based on the arrangements made with Tabriz Municipality, architectural elements based on architectural plans mixed with Iranian and Japanese culture have already been designed in the interior parts specified in all three historical houses by architects Japanese names Shigeru Ban , Chiharu Shiota, Hiro koKusunoki and Motoi Yamamoto built, installed, performed and will be exposed to the public for approximately 45 days. In the other part of this event, the architectural element called Gate (a symbol of the entrance to the road on the Silk Road) in the form of a roof that has a movable structural system with the cooperation of the professors of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tabriz Islamic Art University it will be designed, produced and executed by the Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata. The operational process of this matter will start 9 days before the opening ceremony (September 1) and it will be unveiled on September 9 at the same time as the opening ceremony that will be held in the campus of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning.
The president of Tabriz Islamic Art University stated: In the other part of this event, due to the presence of professors and specialists in the fields of architecture, urban planning and traffic from prominent universities in Japan and China, specialized scientific seminars with the presence of domestic and foreign professors and students at Tabriz Islamic Art University and other institutions that participate in this event will be held.
Dr. Pakzad emphasized: This event will bring a huge potential of scientific, cultural, artistic, economic and political benefits to Iran, especially Tabriz. Due to its long-term friendly policy towards Iran, Japan has kept its diplomatic policy very unique. In fact, the city of Tabriz and its related organizations have had good and established relations with their Japanese partners in academic, cultural and artistic fields for a long time. "MA" exhibition has a high potential to promote good relations through full-fledged bilateral commitment in Iran. Also, holding official meetings with the presidents of universities participating in the event, concluding cooperation agreements in academic fields with a specialized, cultural, artistic and economic approach (teacher, student exchange, study opportunities, etc.) to participate in holding similar events. In the future, the signing of a memorandum of cooperation in the field of defining and carrying out joint implementation projects and the establishment and opening of the very important secretariat of the World Historic Cities League in Tabriz can be one of the most important achievements of holding this international event.
In conclusion, the president of Tabriz Islamic Art University claimed: "Space and Time" international event on the Silk Road is a very important and influential international movement in the history of Tabriz, which requires the cooperation of all government agencies and even the private sector for a magnificent and successful implementation.
The public relations report of the "Space and Time" international event adds; This event will be held from September 9, 2023 to October 22, 2023 this year, hosted by Tabriz Islamic Art University and with the participation of East Azerbaijan Governorate, Tabriz Metropolis Municipality and Islamic Council, Provincial Building Engineering System Organization, Tabriz Governorate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the northwest of the country, the General Department of Culture, and the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance will be held.