NY State of Mind for Nas, 2024

Commissioned paintings for Nas, celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of rap's greatest albums, illmatic. Andrew Agutos paid tribute to Queensbridge Housing Projects in NYC, where Nas painted the vivid pictures in his rhymes, wordplay and storytelling with the album's release on April 19, 1994.

The paintings by Andrew Agutos are included in the official '30 Years of illmatic' merch collection, including streetwear pieces such as tees, hoodies and joggers, as well as souvenir items like pins and postcards.

"I'm a addict for sneakers, 20's of Buddha and bitches with beepers." 

The iconic half-moon Nas part and a Gucci-link gold chain summarize this symbolic portrait.

• Acrylic on canvas
• 46 x 33 centimeters
• Commissioned by Nas & UMG
• Painted by Andrew Agutos in Paris, FR
• Signed and dated verso