The World is Yours
Gotham Gallery is pleased to present its inaugural show, The World is Yours, a collaborative exhibition between legendary rapper Nas and future-conscious design studio Objects Are By.
This groundbreaking exhibition showcases never-before-seen photographs of Nas from 1994, captured by Danny Hastings, the Creative Director of Wu-Tang Productions. Taken during a pivotal moment in Nas’s rise to fame, these striking images offer a glimpse into a young artist on the brink of changing the world of hip-hop. The exhibition is not just a visual journey but an immersive experience that speaks to the stillness before the storm—the quiet before Illmatic reshaped the genre.
In addition to the stunning photography, The World is Yours debuts a limited-edition collection of homeware and apparel, available exclusively at Gotham. It includes woven tapestry blankets, heavyweight hoodies, long-sleeve tees, collectible rolling trays, and ashtrays—each piece designed with OBJECTS ARE BY’s signature bone-free china.
This collaboration is more than just a nod to nostalgia; it’s a celebration of presence, of the space between what is and what’s coming. The designs are reflective and grounded, capturing the mood of the photographs and the potential that was palpable in those moments. As Hastings describes it, “It was just me and him. We took the train. No entourage, nobody. Just two kids. It’s that beautiful time that I captured, that's the unknown.” This exhibition, and the collection it features, marks a new way of storytelling—through objects that are meant to be lived with and appreciated, not just admired.