LatchKey Gallery (LKG) centers artists that challenge historical narratives and fixed ideas exhibiting artwork that gives voice to artists who have previously been overlooked. Through critical inquiry these artists expose us to new perspectives. Since the gallery’s inception in 2018, LKG has championed emerging artists.

ABOUT | WORKS | EXHIBITIONS

ABOUT

Ibitsam Tasmin Zaman is a Black Lesbian American, conceptual, multidisciplinary, intersectional feminist and self-taught artist. Her art practice consists of creative writing, spoken word poetry performance, narrative painting of BIPOC people, community art projects, and soft sculptures/installations. Her work draws inspiration from Persian Islamic geometric art, Indian classical art, surrealism, and magical realism. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ibtisam moved at age six to England, followed by the UAE. Her mother made the decision shortly after 9/11 to escape the violence that Muslims and BIPOC are still facing today. From thirteen onwards, she lived between the UAE and India over the proceeding nine years. Ibtisam’s work has been exhibited nationally with New York Health and Hospitals Arts and Medicine Program in collaboration with Residency Unlimited, funded by the Laurie M TischIllumination Fund.

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WORKS

*Boy with the Crystal Earring*, 2023
Oil painting
36 x 42 in.

*Shouldn’t Have Served Him*, 2023
Oil painting and gem stone beads turquoise, lapis, rose quartz, freshwater pearl, carnelian
34 x 43 in.

EXHIBITIONS

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