Revolutionary Nikzada Nojumi continues to criticize Iran’s politics, history and corruption through his paintings

Nikzada studied art both in Iran and in New York, where he came in 1969, initially to perform heart surgery, later deciding to stay and improve.

In 1973, the painter married the artist Nahid Hagigat, the couple’s daughter Sara was born, but they decided to go their separate ways.

In 1974, Nikzada graduated from university and returned to Iran, where he created artwork and posters criticizing the political regime.

In 1980, the artist had to flee Iran, affected by his paintings, which were exhibited in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran. Art was controversially evaluated by the society, media and political forces.

After escaping, the paintings remained in the museum, decades after the escape, Nikzadu and his daughter are trying to track down and recover the family’s artistic heritage.

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The fine art painter, graphic artist and illustrator born in 1942 lives in New York, where he continues to paint and shape his life. After moving to America, Nikzad allowed himself to be called Nikki.

Even after fleeing his homeland, the artist’s paintings continue to depict Iranian politics, history, power and corruption.

Nozumi’s artwork has been exhibited in various museums and private collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the British Museum in London, the DePaul Museum of Art in Chicago, and the National Museum of Cuba.