Soho Works and GCS Agency are proud to present an artful afternoon with Nikkolos Mohammed and friends — featuring an art installation of original paintings complemented by a panel discussion by native LA industry leaders in film, music, and literature.
Note:
- Panel is from 3-4 pm
- Attendance is by RSVP only
- Complimentary beverages and light snacks
- Paid onsite parking is available
Fine artist, professor, and founder of Dreamhaus 501c3 nonprofit, Nikkolos Mohammed's visual style is garnering wide recognition among galleries and collectors alike. Using mixed media and his mastery of a wide variety of techniques, Mohammed's artwork is a reflection of his own hybrid identity; being that he is of Indian and African-American descent.
Los Angeles native, Christyna Pourhabib is the editor of the coffee table book, The First Pair. Her work considers how sneakers become an entry point into the broader subjects of race, gender, class, and identity. After participating in Nike’s Air Max Accelerator program, Christyna expanded the focus of The First Pair to create The First Pair+ | The Next Pair, featuring conversations with legendary women who have been instrumental in shaping sneaker culture.
LA-based writer-producer and VP A&R of Arista Records Khristopher Riddick-Tynes boasts an impressive list of collaborators. Under the tutelage of Songwriting Hall of Fame member Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Khris has developed a strong “song comes first” mentality which he combines with his own unique style of production. He has worked with industry-heavy hitters such as Ariana Grande, SZA, Chris Brown, Drake, Ella Mai, Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign, and Lil Baby, among others. With over one billion catalogue streams and multiple Grammy nominations, Khris is trailblazing the songwriting and production world. His latest work can be heard on SZA's smash hit "Snooze" off her record-breaking sophomore album "SOS."