Athen & Nina (B. 2000) Luckiest Girls in the World found printed canvas, stud earrings 45 x 135cm (17 11/16 x 53 1/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from the artists' collection. Luckiest Girls in the World by Athen & Nina was originally presented in You Also Live in Someone's Eyes, a selling exhibition curated by Vittoria Beltrame and held at Bonhams as part of the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art Sale on 9 December 2025. The exhibition explored themes of selfhood, belonging, memory and inheritance, with particular attention to diasporic identity, cultural hybridity and the transmission of familial and collective histories across generations and geographies. Nina Mhach Durban and Athen Kardashian (b. 2000, live and work in London) The artist duo Durban and Kardashian share a multidisciplinary practice grounded in dialogue and collaboration. Together, they investigate how abstract memories and emotional residues might be distilled into physical form. Their work often considers the politics of ownership, love, and inheritance, tracing how personal and marginalised histories are shaped by the materials through which they are told. Engaging with found imagery, sculpture, and installation, the duo construct alternative archives that celebrate British-Asian identity and interrogate the transmission of diasporic experience. Their practice privileges touch and sensory engagement as ways of connecting with the past, proposing that intimacy itself can be an act of preservation. Recent solo presentations include Captive Heart at Forma (2025), Much Love I Leave Behind at Indigo + Madder (2025), and (I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman) at The Shop, Sadie Coles HQ, presented by Soup Gallery (2024). Press coverage includes Vogue India, Elephant Magazine and Frieze Magazine. About Vittoria Beltrame Vittoria Beltrame is a curator, writer, and advisor dedicated to championing artists whose creative vision and talent deserve global recognition. Her practice is guided by a deep fascination with transhistorical themes, which informs her appreciation for diverse art movements and the enduring forms of talent they embody. Through her curatorial work, Beltrame seeks to create lasting dialogues between artists and movements across time. She has curated exhibitions for galleries internationally, including Wilder Gallery, Tube Culture Hall and MyMA among others. Beyond her curatorial practice, Beltrame is an active writer, contributing to curatorial texts and various art publications. She also runs Art for Thought, a blog where she highlights standout exhibitions and artists each month. In addition, she has lectured at Christie's Education. Beltrame oversees the residency program founded and hosted by Soho Revue, which offers emerging artists complimentary studio space, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with institutions and present their work. Most recently, she founded Carta Magna, a nomadic art platform dedicated exclusively to showcasing works on paper. Beltrame holds an MSc in Art, Law, and Business from Christie's. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £2,000-£3,000
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Sep 1, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom
































