The exhibitions Nicky Nodjoumi: The Personal is Political and Nahid Hagigat: Etched in Time tell the story of a family of artists shaped by revolution.
In the face of challenges both personal and geopolitical, the exhibitions showcase the artists’ commitment to creative expression over many decades. From Nodjoumi’s surreal paintings that critique political power, to Hagigat’s evocative etchings about women’s struggle for freedom, we invite you to investigate their distinctive bodies of work.
The exhibitions are inspired by the HBO documentary A Revolution on Canvas. Co-directed by their daughter Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder, the film examines the international controversy of 120 missing artworks in Iran, which led the family to flee the country—and irreversibly changed the family’s life forever.
Their story is that of many immigrant families, where political turmoil becomes deeply personal: a husband caught up in revolution, a wife creating a new home in a new country, and a daughter looking for answers decades later.
Visit YBCA to see the documentary, explore the artwork, and step inside this thrilling and moving story of a family of artists.
First Floor Galleries, YBCA
Tickets: $10*
Open Wed–Sun, 11 AM–5 PM
Entry to YBCA Galleries is free on Wednesdays and second Sundays.
*Free admission for Youth, Military Personnel, and Museums for All.
Employees of other museums with current valid staff ID receive free general admission for themselves and one guest. Entry ticket must be obtained onsite at YBCA’s Ticketing desk.
