In 1983, Ken Nahan graduated with honors and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Tulane University. He also traveled to Europe where he worked under the guidance of his mentor and friend, Max Papart. Nahan has studied various printmaking techniques, creating lithographs in France at Atelier Grapholith and with Pierre Chave, etchings at Atelier Morsang, and silkscreens in the U.S. with master screenprinter, Gary Lichtenstein. His most recent body of works include ink drawings on sanded topographical maps, nautical charts, and on handmade paper.
Nahan has exhibited throughout the U.S. and in Europe. He currently lives and works in New Orleans, LA.
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Selected Events
2024
Core Art Space, Architecture of Form, Group Exhibition, Lakewood, CO
Elliott Gallery, New Orleans, LA
A L Lowe, Solo Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2023
New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, Miniature Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2017
Octavia Art Gallery, "Celebration," Group Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2016
Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Centers Permanent Collection, Commack Expansion, Long Island, NY
2014
Du Mois, "Voyages," Solo Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
TEN Gallery, "Pen and Paper," Solo Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2013
TEN Gallery, "The Artist and His Collection," curator, New Orleans, LA
Ridgefield Playhouse, Reception with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ridgefield, CT
Boyd Satellite Gallery, "Megalomania," a group exhibition curated by Blake Boyd, New Orleans, LA
2012
The Art Salon, "Rubbed," Solo Exhibition, 4432 Magazine, New Orleans, LA
Octavia Art Gallery, "Living with Pop - Emerging Artists and Modern Masters," New Orleans
2011
Trouser House, 'Salon des refuses,' New Orleans, LA
NOLA Community Printshop, 'Print is not dead, We are not dead,' New Orleans, LA
Octavia Art Gallery, 'Drawing the Line," juried exhibition, New Orleans, LA
Du Mois Gallery, 2nd Annual Cold Drink Printmaking Invitational, Miranda Lash, curator, New Orleans, LA
Du Mois Gallery, 'per se,' Solo Show, New Orleans, LA
2010
Tartine, Solo Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
Louisiana Artworks, 'Editions at Dawn,' Group Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
Danna Center Gallery, '(Re)Act,' Group Exhibition, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Gary Lichtenstein: 35 Years of Screenprinting, Ridgefield, CT
Octavia Art Gallery, 'The Colors of Summer,' Group Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
Coup d'oeil Art Consortium, 'Dew Point,' Summer Group Show, New Orleans, LA
Du Mois Gallery, '1st Annual Cold Drink Printmaking Invitational,' New Orleans, LA
Celebrate New Orleans Festival, Mitch Landrieu Mayoral Inauguration, New Orleans
Louisiana ArtWorks, Juried Print Show, juror: Mia Kaplan, New Orleans, LA
1022 Gallery, Group Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2009
Coup d'oeil Art Consortium, New Orleans, LA
Art and Life Series, Kickoff Preview, U.S. Prime Steakhouse, New Orleans, LA
Palettes and Palates, Benefit for Ochsner Medical Center NICU, New Orleans, LA
Nola Rising United Artist Front Mural Arts Program Benefit, New Orleans, LA
Rohm Gallery, 'The Louisiana Show,' Group Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
Perrin Benham Gallery, 'Outsider Minds,' Curator, New Orleans, LA
2008
Rohm Gallery, "The Best!" Group Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
Rohm Gallery, Magazine Arts District Exhibition in conjunction with Prospect.1, New Orleans, LA
Terrence Sanders Gallery, Solo Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
2007
Enchanted Garden Conservatory of the Arts, Solo Exhibition, Ridgefield, CT
Art to the Avenue ‘07, Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich, CT
"Draw On: A Week of Drawing in the Community," Drawing Workshop entitled "Musical Dialog," through the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT
2006
"The Environmental Show," Juried Exhibition, Awarded Second Place, The Putnam Arts Council, Mahopac, NY
"¡PRINT!," Group exhibition, Gallery in the Park at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, N
Westport Arts Center, Members Show 2006, Westport, CT
The University of Connecticut at Stamford, "Reflections of Summer," Group exhibition, Stamford, CT
"Pure Color, The Art of Silkscreen Collaboration with Gary Lichtenstein," Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefield, CT
van der Plas Gallery, "BESTiary," Group exhibition, New York, NY
"Crossing Boundaries", Juried Exhibition, Best in Show, The Putnam Arts Council, Mahopac, NY
Art to the Avenue ‘06, Greenwich Arts Council, exhibition at Prudential Connecticut Realty, Greenwich, CT
2005
The Studio, Armonk, NY, "Winter Solstice IV: Standards & Shifts in Contemporary Art", Group exhibition at The Grand Banking Room at the Arts Exchange, White Plains, NY
Ridgefield Guild of Artists, "The Festive Home"
New York International Art Festival (NYIAF), Opening Night exhibition at New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF), New York, NY
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, A PARTY for Pets' Sake to benefit ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue), Ridgefield, CT
van der Plas Gallery, "Group Du Jour," Group exhibition, New York, NY
Curator for "Excursions," An exhibition of works by Herm Freeman, Thomas Hamann, Kim Hanna and Phil Demise Smith, Western CT State University, Danbury, CT
Westport Arts Center, "Eye for the Abstract", Group Exhibition, Westport, CT
Westchester Art Workshop, "Small Works in Conversation", Juried Exhibition, White Plains, NY, Juror: Livia Straus, Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art
Western CT State University, Solo Exhibition, Danbury, CT
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