Ascension

TITUS KAPHAR (B. 1976)

Ascension, 2025

tattoo in one color

tattoo dimensions: scaled to suit the receiver

tattoo placement: as suits the receiver

edition of 1

This tattoo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

From the portfolio INKED: Tattoos by Contemporary Artists. Published by Sharon Coplan for JOOPITER.

Courtesy and copyright: © Ascension, 2025 by Titus Kaphar

Photography by Pamela Berkovic. Tattoo visualizations by Zach Reich.

A portion of the proceeds from this sale will go in support of NXTHVN.

NOTES:

Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1976, Titus Kaphar is an artist whose painting, sculptures, films and installations address the history of representation in Western art. His practice recontextualizes classical structures and art historical narratives by revisiting and altering traditional artworks. Kaphar works in New Haven, CT and received an MFA from the Yale School of Art. His work has been included in solo exhibitions at the Seattle Art Museum, The Studio Museum in Harlem, MoMA PS1 and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kaphar’s recent projects include the establishment of NXTHVN, an arts incubator in New Haven, Connecticut, aimed at fostering mentorship and professional development for emerging artists and curators.