Nikzad Nodjoumi (b. 1942), known as Nicky, is an artist who has always taken notice of political and social contexts, depicting the relationship between power and violence in his paintings in more than his 6 decades of artistic activity.

A recurring element in his artworks is the suited men as a symbol of the world’s statesmen and politicians. Perhaps at first glance, the atmosphere of his paintings may appear unfamiliar or even humorous yet the humor is bitter and critical, stemming from the heart of history, politics, and the news.