Multidisciplinary artist Alim Smith aka “Yesterday Nite,” is showcasing his works in an art gallery near you — curated by ARTLLERI, a collective of entrepreneurs providing services in art dealing, merchandise, and event curation. Join them at Paradigm Gallery (12 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA) for an evening steeped in culture.
The Delaware born artist whose process expands beyond a singular medium has an art style that celebrates black culture, women, and entertainment. You may be familiar with his viral artistic memes or some of his other works and had no idea. Smith’s art has been on display in galleries up and down the East Coast and has been featured on some of your favorite shows and albums. ‘Yesterday Nite,’ with its playful misspelling, embodies his ethos: ‘It’s wrong, but it feels good.’ His work stands out for its rhythmic subjects, dark humor, and bold cultural influence, delivering his message with clarity.
‘I want you to get what I’m trying to say when I say it,’ Smith says.
In 2018, Smith was commissioned for the artwork of Mac Miller’s album, Balloonerism, which was released posthumously. Mac saw a self-portrait that Alim painted of himself and reached out to Smith directly. He also created the art for Atlanta season 3 and Smith was a featured artist at Al-baseer Holly’s curated Back to My Roots exhibition at the 2025 Roots Picnic.
Tri-State area this is your chance to see art, current events and culture collide. Come out and immerse yourself in art.
Follow Alim Smith @yesterdaynite and ARTLLERI @_Artlleri to stay current.
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