Artist Khalif Tahir Thompson ’18 on Inspiration
SUNY Purchase alum Khalif Tahir Thompson shares with The New York Times Magazine what works of art inspire him.
Khalif Tahir Thompson: Send in the Clowns, a solo show of new work, is on view through November 7 at London’s Victoria Miro Gallery.
In their “Solo Show” column in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Thompson shares his thoughts on the work that first inspired him, one he returns to frequently, and a new work of his own he’s excited about.
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Learn more about Thompson’s journey in Proof magazine / Fall 2025.
After earning his BFA at Purchase, Thompson completed his MFA in Painting/Printmaking at the Yale School of Art.