This limited edition duotone lithographic print by Iranian born American artist Nicky Nodjoumi is based on an original ink drawing the artist made in 2022. Within this dynamic scene an indistinguishable group of men in modern day business suits are caught in a physical altercation, whilst behind them the ghostly impressions of Persian monarchs past mirror the sense of violent aggression. Feelings of frustration, conflict, and instability come to the fore, as we – the viewer – witness the age-old cycle of history repeating itself between two distant generations.

The lithographic printing process expertly captures the expressive application of Nodjoumi’s brushstrokes and splatters of ink, and the dimensions of the print replicate the scale of the original drawing.

Nodjoumi; (b. 1941, Kermanshah, Iran) is celebrated for his large scale, figurative and politically-charged paintings and drawings, which consistently test the boundaries between creative and political expression. He layers his personal heritage and lived experiences in Iran and the United States into scenes that allude to collective experiences underpinned by socio-political struggles, and which resonate beyond specific historical contexts or geographical boundaries.