Idris Khan (b.1979) is a British multi-media artist, working across sculpture, painting and photography. His work often interrogates memory, creativity and the layer of experience, drawing inspiration from historical art traditions, music, and key philosophical and theological texts.
His large-scale works often use the technique of layering, as Khan attempts to create something new through repetition and superimposition. Represented by Victoria Miro, he has exhibited extensively. In 2017 he received an OBE for his services to the arts.
In 2017, he was commissioned by Art of Wishes to create a unique artwork inspired by a child’s wish. Khan, moved by three-year-old Matthew’s wish to be an astronaut, created 'A Wish for Moon, Stars and Planets' (2017) and donated the piece, along with Victoria Miro Gallery, to Art of Wishes for auction. He later created and donated one hundred limited edition prints of 'Long Live Love.'
Portrait of Idris Khan, Photo © Josh Shinner. Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro.
