Join us at Impossible Stage this December for
Above the Rim — A Solo Exhibition by Niko Karim-Strang
Diaspora Arts Connection invites you to experience Above the Rim, a powerful solo exhibition by local Berkeley artist Niko Karim-Strang, exploring basketball as a sacred and mythological art form.
Featuring over 25 works—paintings, drawings, and sculptural pieces—this exhibition reimagines the sport through the lens of fine art and devotion. Karim-Strang elevates basketball beyond the game, capturing it as a global symbol of grace, creativity, and reverence. His works draw from the language of religious iconography and historical portraiture, framing players as modern-day saints and the court as a hallowed space of transformation and beauty.
This is a celebration of basketball at its purest—its speed, elegance, and storytelling power.
📍 Impossible Stage, 2033 University Ave, Berkeley
🗓 Open Gallery Hours:
• December 6–7 & 13–14 | 12–8 PM
🟠 Opening Night Reception: Friday, Dec 5 | 5–9 PM
🟠 Artist Talk: Saturday, Dec 13 | 2:30–4:00 PM
🟠 Closing Reception: Sunday, Dec 14 | 5–9 PM
Come walk among the icons, the moments, and the mythology of the game. We look forward to seeing you there.
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