Al-Baseer Holly: PUBLIC FIGURES
Band of Vices is pleased to present PUBLIC FIGURES, the first major gallery exhibition by Philly-born, Seattle-based artist Al-Baseer Holly since 2017 and his first with Band of Vices.
After a bold relocation from Los Angeles’ West Adams district to the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, Band of Vices is thrilled to announce its first new solo exhibition in its new home. Al-Baseer Holly’s PUBLIC FIGURES brings collage to the forefront of his first major gallery exhibition, comprised of original pictures, photos and portions of the artist’s previous works in a visceral body of works.
A Philadelphia native and former recording artist, turned self-taught visual artist - ABH is an American contemporary artist currently living on the West Coast.
He has been a creative since childhood and, at the age of 18, he had success as a recording artist working with Pharrell Williams and many others.
His career and contacts as a multifaceted artist has taken him around the world and provided access to many experiences, circumstances and people which are re-lived and portrayed through his worldly and expressive pieces.
With works collected by Beyoncé, Damien Hirst, Michael Jordan, Rita Ora, Tommy Hilfiger, Nick Kornilof & Pamela Cohen (Art Miami Fairs), Tommy Mottola, Jorge Perez (Pérez Art Museum Miami), YG, SchoolBoy Q, Pusha T and Teyana Taylor among others, the artist has been a branding magnet and celebrated curator. His recent efforts have included the annual hip hop group, The Root’s Family Picnic.
Band of Vices Founder and Creative Director writes of ABH:
“The subjects in Al-Baseer’s Public Figures need no introduction — their humanity lays front and center, taking up worthy space and offering the viewing public an intimate glimpse into their world. Storytelling is woven into every aspect of their being, lending an undeniable credence to their viability. To indulge in Public Figures is to be an active participant, invited to experience their joy, their power and ultimately, their love.”
TERRELL TILFORD, Creative Director