Khalif Tahir Thompson: Send in the Clowns is one of Artsy’s must-see shows during Frieze

'Thompson’s large, densely worked paintings place figures in domestic and neighborhood scenes, layering earthy ochers, greens, and burgundies with patterned clothing and interiors, handmade paper and fabric, letters, and numbers.' 

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Image: Khalif Tahir Thompson, The Rain, 2026
Oil, acrylic, and handmade paper on canvas
150 x 210 cm
59 x 82 5/8 in
© Khalif Tahir Thompson
Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro

October 8 2026