Yalda expositie by Samin Salek

Yalda as a Source of Inspiration

In this intimate exhibition, artist Samin Salek delves into the rich symbolism of Yalda, the Iranian celebration of light, storytelling and togetherness. His work features handmade pomegranates crafted from a variety of materials, each hiding fragments of poetry within. The sculptures create a sensory encounter between language, touch and tradition — a play of revealing and concealing that sparks curiosity.

A New Voice in Amsterdam-West

This Artist-in-Residence presentation highlights how Salek, guided by poet and filmmaker Nafiss Nia, spent a year refining his artistic voice. Visitors are invited into a unique interplay of word art, craftsmanship and migration stories, giving the exhibition a resonance that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.