His practice is characterized by his passion for chronicling diversity and culture while utilizing the discipline he learned working in fashion photography. His work can be found in private and public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC) & the Mariners’ Museum (VA). Benny Nicks is a Brooklyn-based director working in various video forms. His background as a cinematographer & editor informs an approach to filmmaking in which all disciplines are formally intertwined. Ben has collaborated with Usher, James Franco, Daniel Arsham, Justin Peck and others. His lengthy collaboration with Daniel Arsham saw a premier of their short film Future Relic at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. Most recently, he directed a narrative film, ‘Hourglass,’ starring Daniel in collaboration with the adidas Originals brand.