Episode 2216 | Bahman Mohassess Case Study — Disfigurement, Identity, and the Limits of Beauty

In this episode, we explore the provocative art of Iranian modernist Bahman Mohassess and his unconventional approach to the human figure. Through his distorted and fragmented forms, we examine how art can challenge traditional ideas of beauty, identity, and physical perfection. Our discussion considers whether what appears to be "ugly" can communicate deeper truths about alienation, vulnerability, and the human condition. We also explore how cultural and political contexts can influence the way challenging artwork is created, viewed, censored, or remembered. Join us as we question whether distortion is simply a rejection of beauty—or a powerful new way of seeing and understanding ourselves.