Study for Inspector's Scrutiny

Nicky Nodjoumi

2012 · Ink on paper · Islamic Art

This study for one of Nodjoumi’s recent satirical oil paintings is a commentary on the absurdity of global politics. The artist juxtaposes past and present by creating a space in which two warriors, possibly from an illustrated Shahnama manuscript, are shown as "ghostly" observers and judges of a ludicrous current event.

Artist

Nicky Nodjoumi

Date

2012

Medium

Ink on paper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, 2011 NoRuz at The Met Benefit, 2014