Khalif Tahir Thompson explores self-identity, race and family in new exhibition, "Beautiful Land"

About this episode

Khalif Tahir Thompson discusses his new exhibition 'Beautiful Land' and the influences behind his art.

He's been described as a prodigy of African-American art. Khalif Tahir Thompson combines vibrant colours and family photos in portraits painted for his new exhibition, "Beautiful Land" at Paris' Zidoun-Bossuyt gallery. He talks to us about the two movements which inspired his work, Fauvism and the Harlem Renaissance and why Beauford Delaney inspired him artistically. He also talks about his upbringing and self-identity through his work.

People in this episode

Guest: Khalif Tahir Thompson

Topics covered

• self-identity
• race
• family
• African-American art
• Fauvism
• Harlem Renaissance

Keywords

• Khalif Tahir Thompson
• Beautiful Land
• Zidoun-Bossuyt gallery
• Fauvism
• Harlem Renaissance
• Beauford Delaney
• African-American art

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zidoun-Bossuyt gallery

Books & works: Beautiful Land

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