BIO

Nick Brown is an artist and placemaker building cultural infrastructure. His AI-integrated paintings appear at places like The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, The Neiman Marcus Building and The Ogilvie Transportation Center. His cultural platforms work with brands like Google, Porsche, and Gensler across cities. With almost 20 years of integrated marketing experience, Nick has united thousands in-person and engaged millions online. He was an All-American, Big Ten runner-up, and USA Jr. National Champion athlete that earned both a B.S. and M.S. in Architecture from UIUC. He also completed Stanford University’s unaccredited Code-In-Place online computer science program building algorithms infused with art and financial valuations. Check out his cool intro video.

PAINTINGS

Through his art philosophy of Techno-Tactilism, he layers Artificial Intelligence, texture, touch, and reclaimed materials to reveal hidden histories to spark social, cultural, and intellectual themes with his signature ”ABC123” style.

PERSPECTIVES

From panels to press. Nick spoke about intentionality at WPP Stream. Named by Wired as “one of the world’s best technology conferences for media, creative and technology leaders,” WPP Stream unite leaders and VIPs. Guests have included Marlon Wayans, Paris Hilton, Sheryl Sandberg, and Elon Musk. Check out other talks, conversations, and panels below.

PLATFORMS

Founded by Nick Brown, Glappit is a placemaking and consultancy company transforming space and uniting people, from the Chief Diversity Officer at The White House to NBC’s The Voice contestants. Our cultural platforms consist of Demo Demo Day and Glappitnova.

PRESS

Nick spoke with Fox32 on how his placemaking brings people and perspectives together to transform cities. 

Contact

Nick builds cultural infrastructure uniting people, products, and places.

nick@ynickbrowny.com