November 6, 2024

“A Bit of Everything” by Artist Misha Kahn Receives Public Design Commission (PDC) Award of Excellence

BKSK is thrilled to announce that we have received a Public Design Commission (PDC) Award of Excellence for “A Bit of Everything,” an exhibition by artist Misha Kahn, to be showcased at the Douglaston-Little Neck Queens Public Library.

The exhibition features a distinctive blend of art and design. As a child, Misha Kahn was inspired by his own experiences visiting the local public library: “I would wander through the seemingly endless rows of stacks and pick up unexpected books to discover new stories, histories, and characters. For me, the library was a safe space, a community center and grounds for discovery all in one. I think the element of surprise and unexpected discovery is the part that really gives a library its true magic.” His new creation “A Bit of Everything” aims to capture this essence by using shapes that evoke aspects of the community and forms inspired by the stories and information contained within the library.

Congratulations to the entire design team, as we look forward to watching the project come to life!

Pictured: Principal, Harpreet Dhaliwal and Artist, Misha Kahn
Agency: NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Department of Design and Construction, Queens Public Library

 

Two people smile at the camera indoors; one holds a drink. Behind them are American and blue flags and a lectern in an ornate room with a blue wall and white trim.

A spiral-bound book open to a page showing two abstract, colorful digital artworks featuring organic, curved shapes and lines on a gray background. The book rests on a smooth, dark surface.

A modern, two-story building with large windows and greenery on the roof, labeled Queens Public Library, with people walking and sitting outside on a sunny day.