The title of this mural is ‘Black Bottom’. As a third generation Philadelphian, my art is directly informed by my relationship to the city. I approached this project with a tremendous sense of pride and responsibility to the people who […]
Community groups, neighborhood civics, local residents and Eagles fans alike are invited to help paint during the summer of 2019. The new mural by artists Nile Livingston and Gabe Tiberino will envelop the entire playground with bold colors. The theme […]
Leadership Philadelphia in partnership with Mural Arts sent me a series of thought-provoking questions and asked me to create artworks that could help people notice the prompts. The project’s greatest achievement (or promise if you prefer that) is that it […]
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will journey to France this summer to compete in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The pursuit of a fourth World Cup trophy is a collective journey that extends beyond the 23 world class […]
Why did I want to participate in this project to free mothers from prison? I want society to see and hear from the mothers that end up behind bars because of lack of resources. I believe that law enforcement is […]
Abyssinia is an Ethiopian Restaurant with a Dive Bar on top that I often observed in passing while growing up in West Philadelphia. The pink and purple color pallid was inspired by the moisture in the clouds and sunset, reflecting […]
February 14, 2019 / Lifestyle
It’s Been Awhile Since I’ve Introduced Myself – Hi, I’m Nilé Livingston
It’s been awhile since I’ve introduced myself. Hi, I’m Nilé Livingston. I’m native of Philadelphia whose ancestral roots in the city go back three generations. I hold a BA in Studio Art from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania where I studied large scale […]
February 14, 2019 / Public Art \ Uncategorized
Philly Jawn, Collaged Mural at the PHL International Airport
I’m excited to announce that my artwork is in a mural exhibition titled ‘Jawn 2, A Philly Thing‘, officially installed and displayed at the Philadelphia International Airport between Terminals E-F! The other artists that I have the honor of exhibiting with are […]
Painting a portrait of the iconic James Baldwin felt fitting amid our present cultural and political climate. Baldwin reminds me that maintaining benevolent curiosity for fellow humans is how we hold on to our own humanity. I found this quote […]
October 9, 2018 / Activism \ Public Art
Journey2Home 2014 | Youth Reclaim a Sense of Home Through Art
In 2014 I served as Assistant Artist on Mural Arts Philadelphia’s journey2home project, a vibrant collection of murals and interactive installations focused on bringing more awareness to the thousands of youth in Philadelphia facing housing insecurity. By working directly with […]
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