The negotiations for Germany’s exhibition of works from the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art may include a $3 million price tag, the Art Newspaper reports.  “We are in early discussions on bringing these great treasures to the Hirshhorn—a first-time exhibition in the US. No loan fees have been discussed as yet,” a spokesperson from the Hirshhorn (which is also in talks with the museum) said.  (more…)

The Tehran Museum has announced a historically significant exhibition of the work of Wim Delvoye, the first time the museum has used its entire space, comprising nine galleries and outdoor space, for a show focusing on a non-Iranian artist.  “They are very professional; they are easier to work with than the Louvre,” the Belgian artist said of the museum. (more…)

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC has launched initial talks with the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art over a the possibility of borrowing works from the Iranian museum’s collection.  “We have received a number of requests,” said Ehsan Aghaei, deputy director of the museum. (more…)