BE YOUR OWN ICON: CELEBRATING THE ART & LIFE OF NICHOLAI KHAN

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 6pm – 9pm

Friday, June 2 – Tuesday, June, 6, 2023 from 12pm – 6pm

Nicholai Khan – Be Your Own Icon Catalog

Nicholai Khan fue un artista, filósofo, humanitario e ícono. Sus obras son una fusión de su educación diversa y su exposición a la cultura colorida y vibrante de Trinidad, así como a la escena del graffiti en la ciudad de Nueva York a mediados de la década de 1980.

NEW York/ 27/05/ 2023.- Join us for this special commemorative gallery exhibition celebrating a true Icon at One Art Space – 23 Warren St, New York on June 1 through June 6th, 2023. The opening reception will be held on June 1st, 2023. The exhibition is curated by Keli Lucas of The Parallel and is the first exhibition since Nicholai Khan’s passing in 2022. Limited edition copies of Nicholai’s first published art book entitled “Be Your Own Icon” will debut alongside limited edition prints from the collection. There will also be a VR experience where you can put on a headset and step into a world that Nicholai painted in VR himself back in 2019.

“Each icon’s contributions not only inspire, but uplift the spirits of generations of those who are privileged enough to learn from and about them. An icon is an individual who is completely unique and selfless in their actions for the benefit of all who are in need. The individuals are chosen for this series because their lifetimes were full of sacrifice, passion and love; something we must pay forward.”

His masterful use of color and light is reminiscent of the tropical paradise of his childhood, while the texture and ultra-stylistic form of expression in his art are related to his exposure to the graffiti culture and galleries in NYC. Raised in a household with a mix of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish backgrounds, Khan was exposed to various religions and spiritual teachings, which led him to find enlightenment in the intersection of all religions.

Address

23 Warren Street

Street-level—Gallery 1

New York, NY 10007 +646- 559-0535