Shabazz Larkin is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice is increasingly focused on public art, large-scale installations, and sculpture. His work explores culture, history, and spiritual presence through forms that are meant to be encountered—physically, communally, and over time. Across materials and sites, Larkin creates works that function as monuments, holding space for reflection, care, and collective memory.
With a background spanning fine art, storytelling, and creative direction, Larkin brings a narrative sensibility to sculptural and site-responsive projects. His future work centers on creating permanent and temporary installations in public spaces—works that invite participation, mark shared experience, and embed mindfulness into the built environment. Through these projects, Larkin aims to expand how art lives in the world, moving beyond the gallery and into daily life.
Contact Information:
For general inquiries: studio@Larkinart.co
To collect work from Shabazz: gallery@Larkinart.co
For booking, partnerships, speaking and teaching engagements: projects@Larkinart.co
Selected Exhibitions, Installations & Residencies
2025, Julia Martin Gallery, Nashville, TN, This Is What It Is Right Now
2025, Frist Art Museum, Nashville, TN, Fabric of America
2025, Zeitgeist Gallery, Nashville, TN, To Gather: Together
2025, Rockwall Gallery, Nashville, TN, Bloomville
2025, The Forge Gallery, Nashville, TN, Demons & Flowers (Solo Show)
2025, Banker’s Alley Hotel, Nashville, TN, Selected Works
2024, Soho House - Nashville, TN, Porche Food Festival
2024, Zeitgeist Gallery, Nashville, TN, This Place Between Us
2024, Zeitgeist Gallery, Nashville, TN, Vessels (Group Show)
2024, Wonderful People Farm, Nashville TN, Bronze Sculpture Installation
2024, Frist Art Museum, Nashville, TN, Monuments & Myths
2024, The Forge (STATE Residency), Nashville, TN, Artist Residency
2022, 1010 Church Street, Nashville, TN, Music City Pillars
– Monument honoring Fisk Jubilee Singers
– Monument honoring Little Richard
– Monument honoring Fisk Jubilee Singers
– Monument honoring Little Richard
2021, NKA Gallery, Nashville, TN, Rest in Peace While You Are Alive
2021, The Amazon Spheres, Seattle, WA, Artist-in-Residence
2020, Scalehouse Gallery, Bend, OR, Fragile Black Man
2019, Sony DMPC, Los Angeles, CA, Storyteller’s Creative Installation
2018, Vanguard Art Show, Nashville, TN, God Speaks Project
Selected Books, Publications & Film
2023 · Museum of Presence – Community-based newspaper and podcast
2022 . The Oracle - A Series of Notes from God (Illustrated Book)
2021 · I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings – 50th Anniversary Illustrated Re-edition
2019 · The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter to My Sons (Children’s Book)
2016 · My Brother’s Keeper – Film for The Obama Foundation
2015 · Push: A Film About Motherhood – Launched on International Women’s Day
2014 · A Moose Boosh – A Few Choice Words About Food (Children’s Book)
2013 · Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table (Children’s Book)
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