Published by Silvana Editoriale. Edited with text by Sergio Risaliti. Text by Valentina Zucchi, Ilaria Nerli, Anna Consonni, Stefania Rispoli.
At the heart of the work of Iranian American artist Y.Z. Kami (born 1956) are his enigmatic portraits. These large-scale paintings depict close-up figures placed against neutral, ambiguous backgrounds. Their ethereal quality evokes profound feelings and draws connections to historical portrait traditions.
