Idris Habib

A unique self-taught multi-disciplinary artist whose work culminates an obvious sense of culture, vibrant colors, bold contemporary flair and a majestic texture. His approach is one of genuine expressionism. The work can range from images depicting his deep relationship and passion for music and its influence, emotion, spirituality and the socio-political aspects of humanism and culture.
Provocative and bold, his approach in creating exemplifies an artist who is immersed in the process and truly uses art as a therapy and vehicle to convey his innermost thoughts and beliefs. His work is powerful and engaging.
Self-taught, the world was indeed a classroom in which Idris drew his inspiration, labeling himself a “citizen of the World”. Traveling often since childhood, especially abroad, he was influenced from street art, to galleries and museums in Africa, Europe, and here in the states. In addition to the artwork, he has always been motivated by a challenge.
This is evident in his sense of adventure and experimentation with various mediums and diverse approaches to application, often using his hands and fingers, rather than traditional brush strokes to obtain a desired effect. Therefore, allowing the paint to dictate where it would...

2021
Inner Bloom, The Contemporary Art Modern Project
Group shows
2022
Art from an Experience Based Identity II, The Contemporary Art Modern Project
Traits to remember: the aesthetics & politics of black portraits, 193 Gallery
Intersecting Identities, ARUSHI Gallery
2021
Face to Face, 193 Gallery
Christopher Moller Gallery showcase at Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Christopher Moller Gallery
2020
Art from an Experience Based Identity, The Contemporary Art Modern Project
Survivors, ROCKET SCIENCE
Survivors, Rocket Science gallery, 170 East 2nd street, New York, NY 10009
Fair booths
2022
The Contemporary Art Modern Project at VOLTA NY, The Contemporary Art Modern Project
2021
The Contemporary Art Modern Project at SCOPE Miami Beach 2021, The Contemporary Art Modern Project
193 Gallery at AKAA 2021, 193 Gallery
Christopher Moller Gallery at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2021, Christopher Moller Gallery
2020
Band of Vices at PRIZM Art Fair 2020, Band of Vices
2020 Band Of Vices, LA, California
Group show “Kangs”
2014 Rush Arts Gallery, Bombay Sapphire New York Finalists exhibition
2014 Dumbo Art Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2014 Grove Alley, Brooklyn, NY
2013 Poon' Pop-Up, Open House Lounge, NY, NY
2013 RestART ART Re...