"Private Nostalgia" intricately weaves together elements of database video and non-linear storytelling. Mehrvarz has curated an expansive selection of clips from a personal archive, encompassing around 140 videos that span a wide spectrum of content, from global historical and political incidents to intimate glimpses into the artist's family life. This diverse compilation reflects the myriad influences that have shaped the artist’s perceptions and experiences from childhood. The piece is powered by an algorithm within the media player, designed to randomly choose and present each video in a continuous, unpredictable stream. This method ensures that the sequence of videos is not only spontaneous but also emphasizes the temporal shifts between clips, creating a poignant exploration of memory and time in "Private Nostalgia."

Of Palimpsestic Memory and Reverse Merging: Mani Mehrvarz, Private Nostalgia, 2014 by Ewa Wójtowicz