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Idris Khan, OBE

@idriskhan_studio

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Artist; Honorary D.Litt, MA, BA
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Drawing inspiration from sources including the history of art and music as well as key philosophical and theological texts, Idris Khan is widely acclaimed for works that investigate memory, creativity and the layering of experience. Comprising a series of panels painted in jewel-like hues embellished with gold leaf, Time Present, Time Past continues the artist’s ongoing exploration of colour, repetition and the spiritual potential of abstraction, with particular reference to the rich traditions of Islamic culture. Through many years of study, Khan has developed his exploration of colour to evoke both emotional immediacy and contemplative stillness by building layers of pigment. The colour acts as a psychological and spatial field – expansive, immersive and affecting. In these new works, each panel is carefully inscribed with layers of musical notation or Arabic text, applied by hand using gold leaf. These inscriptions, often poetic or meditative, are overlaid repeatedly until only their edges remain legible. In this process, language folds in on itself and meaning dissolves into form. Images: Idris Khan, Time Present, Time Past (Zahri I), 2025, oil based ink and 23 ct gold leaf on gesso, on aluminum, artwork: 15 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 9/16 inches, framed: 19 1/4 x 13 3/16 x 2 inches © Idris Khan Courtesy: the artist and Sean Kelly, New York @idriskhan_studio #SeanKellyGallery
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📌𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 “The Pattern of Landscape” show features large scale paintings, bronze sculptures, watercolors on paper, and photography where the artist incorporates music and text in his creations. The sound of the world reverberating through daily life is captured in Idris Khan’s composition. A square field of musical notations and scores are layered upon an rectangular ground derived from philosophical writings, producing what feels like a window into music that can translate universal rhythms for you-whether they be happy or sad
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Seriously can't get enough of last night! But these pictures some it up... UNFORGETTABLE. @esdevlin has truly mastered the art of articulating connection, in profound and mesmerising ways, the more I learn and experience the more I see how space choreographs interaction, energy and rapport. I could go on, I'll likely do a podcast on it one day, but yesterday was awe-inspiring! Es designed a table that rotated throughout a course of different dishes, which meant each dish we revolved and met new pallettes of personality and plates lol • so much joy! Celebration of connection and frequency, that was shaped by everyone present but also, the world of wonder that Es created, alongside the phenomenal @louisvuitton team! Who are the best 🫶🏾 More posts coming 😆
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A bunch of outtakes from my shoot for @thearchitecturalreview ‘s OPC feature in their September issue. TWBTA @obamafoundation @mvva.inc @sitedesigngroup
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We had the pleasure of visiting @contemporaryistanbul, including the Öner Kocabeyoğlu collection. A special thanks to @imsoart #contemporaryart #contemporaryinstabul #wavelart
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Sean Kelly Gallery is delighted to return to The Armory Show with a thoughtfully curated presentation of new and recent works by Lindsay Adams, Dawoud Bey, Julian Charrière, Jose Dávila, Awol Erizku, Magdiel García Almanza, Ana González, Laurent Grasso, Donna Huanca, Idris Khan, Anthony McCall, Hugo McCloud, Sam Moyer, Shahzia Sikander, Janaina Tschäpe, and Kehinde Wiley. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and mosaic, the works on our booth bring together artists whose work explores material transformation, memory, landscape, and the body. The Armory Show Booth 208 VIP Day: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Public Days: September 25–27, 2026 Images: Sean Kelly at The Armory Show 2026, September 25-27, Javits Center, Booth 208, Photo: Sebastiano Pellion di Persano, Courtesy: Sean Kelly, New York @lindsaybriadams @dawoudbey @julian.charriere @josedavila @awolerizku @magdiel448 @anagonzalezrojas @laurentgrasso @ruaminx @idriskhan_studio @anthonymccallstudio @hugomccloudstudio @sammemoyer @shahzia.sikander @shahzia_sikander_studio @janainatschape @kehindewiley @thearmoryshow @the_adaa
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Highlights from last week’s trip to the Obama Presidential Center 💙 Surreal to be giving tours of this joyous place ✨
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Photographers + Architects Create Couture [Reel One] Photographer: Idris Khan Architects: Frank Gehry
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Photographers + Architects Create Couture [Part Four] Photographer: Idris Khan Architects: Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Zaha Hadid. This is a proof of concept post that I’ve discovered that two separate prompts (a = do this + b = do that) gets rewritten (without me asking). Midjourney re-writes the ‘essences’ of the two. YMMV but I recommend some exploration or DM for more details.
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We are back in New York next week for @thearmoryshow. Join us @javitscenter, where we will be exhibiting works, some unveiled for the first time, by:⁠ ⁠ 🔹 Christiane Baumgartner⁠ 🔹 Georg Baselitz⁠ 🔹 Michael Craig-Martin⁠ 🔹 Carlos Cruz-Diez⁠ 🔹 Ian Davenport⁠ 🔹 Antony Gormley⁠ 🔹 Richard Hamilton⁠ 🔹 David Hockney⁠ 🔹 Idris Khan⁠ 🔹 Sol LeWitt⁠ 🔹 Hew Locke⁠ 🔹 Roy Lichtenstein⁠ 🔹 Julian Opie⁠ 🔹 Bridget Riley⁠ 🔹 Sean Scully⁠ 🔹 Clare Woods⁠ ⁠ 📍 Find @cristearoberts on Booth 303, The Armory Show, 24 - 27 September⁠ ⁠ DM for all enquiries⁠ ---⁠ ➡ #IanDavenport @iandavenportofficial, Blue Light (Mirrored), 2026. Etching with screenprint⁠ #GeorgBaselitz, Adlertuch, 2022. Etching with sugar-lift aquatint⁠ #CarlosCruzDiez @carloscruzdiez, Color Aditivo Medellín 1, 2012. Screenprint⁠ #SolLeWitt, Seven Equal Arcs from the Midpoint of the Bottom, with All One, Two, and Three part Combinations of Three Colors, 1990. Etching with aquatint⁠ #IdrisKhan @idriskhan_studio, After the reflection (Azure Blue), 2025⁠ #BridgetRiley, Untitled [Winged Curve], 1966. Screenprint⁠ #SeanScully @seanscullystudio, Inset Weave 1, 2025. Pigment print⁠ #ClareWoods @clarewoodsstudio, Street Gift Blue, 2026. Screenprint
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Sean Kelly Gallery is delighted to return to The Armory Show with a thoughtfully curated presentation of new and recent works by Lindsay Adams, Dawoud Bey, Julian Charrière, Jose Dávila, Awol Erizku, Magdiel García Almanza, Ana González, Laurent Grasso, Donna Huanca, Idris Khan, Anthony McCall, Hugo McCloud, Sam Moyer, Shahzia Sikander, Janaina Tschäpe, and Kehinde Wiley. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and mosaic, the works on our booth bring together artists whose work explores material transformation, memory, landscape, and the body. Together, the presentation highlights the diverse ways the gallery’s artists transform materials, images, and histories to create new perspectives on the contemporary world. The Armory Show Booth 208 VIP Day: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Public Days: September 25–27, 2026 @lindsaybriadams @dawoudbey @julian.charriere @josedavila @awolerizku @magdiel448 @anagonzalezrojas @laurentgrasso @ruaminx @idriskhan_studio @anthonymccallstudio @hugomccloudstudio @sammemoyer @shahzia.sikander @shahzia_sikander_studio @janainatschape @kehindewiley @thearmoryshow @the_adaa
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A room designed for conversation. - Artwork by @idriskhan_studio A room designed for conversation. Two seating areas gather around the original fireplace, creating a space that feels intimate despite its generous proportions. Contemporary Italian design, carefully curated art and soft pink accents come together in a palette that runs throughout the home. English elegance meets the owner’s Pakistani heritage through colour, craftsmanship and pieces chosen for the stories they tell. London — St John’s Wood • Ph. @monica_spezia_photo • • • #federicagosio #interiordesign #londonhomes #luxuryhomes A room designed for conversation. Artwork by @rashidranastudio A room designed for conversation. - Artwork by @harlandmillers
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