Collaboration is the key to success and I am proud to have worked with these amazing brands and creatives:
Museum of Modern Art New York City
Christie’s Auction House
MoCA Virginia Beach
Art Institute of Chicago
Visionarie Gallery
The Israel Museum
The Apollo Theater
MedaTech Science Museum
VANS
World Trade Center Museum
BANKSY
Kidrobot
Ice Kream Cannabis Company
Historical Bembridge House
Hope Gallery
Rotofugi Gallery
Guru Gallery
Bishop Tattoo Supply
Black Anchor Collective
Adult Swim
Art Basel
Oxygen Network
Burton
Circa Nightclub
Pulse Nightclub
Coachella
DJ Qbert
The Gorillaz
The Simpsons and Futurama
Erykah Badu
Swizz Beatz
Timberland
Mister Cartoon
NIKE
Nikko Hurtado
Playboy Enterprises
Selfridges & Co.
The Standard Hotel
Swatch
Tarina Tarantino
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Bic
KSWISS
World Famous VIP Records
I enjoy collaborating with creatives, brands and spaces to create unique and memorable experiences. I have put on events all over the World and love bringing communities together in the name of Art.
2023 Preservationist of the Year Nominee by Long Beach Heritage Foundation for my educational social media series "Let's Learn Some Shit"
Curated the first queer-centric and cannabis inclusive event series at the Historical Bembridge House
2022 Best of Long Beach Social Media Influencer of the Year Nominee
2021 & 2020 Winner of Best of Long Beach Social Media Influencer of the Year
Headlined "Let's Learn Some Shit about Movies" at the Historical Arts Theater
2019 Keynote Speaker at the Art Institute of Chicago on diversity and inclusion in tattooing
Founded Healing Ink, a nonprofit which tattooed over 111 survivors of violence and trauma
Raised funds for a local black artist to create a permanent mural in the Poly High School Library depicting racial diversity in classic literature
First to bring live tattoo exhibits to accredited museums like Haifa Museum, and Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Produced workshops and seminars in London, Paris, Naples, Manila, Taipei, Singapore, Tokyo, Caracas, Mexico City, San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Miami
Certified 3 pieces of art into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City
First to bring live tattooing to Art Basel
First to bring pop culture toys to Christie’s Auction House
Art is my true love and passion. I have had the honor of collaborating with thousands of artists in fine art, street art, graffiti, illustration, painting, sculpture, animation, tattooing, comics, fashion, nail art and more.
I have produced group shows and experiential events in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Detroit, and New Haven. International cities include London, UK; Paris, France; Tel Aviv, Israel; Mexico City, Mexico; Caracas, Venezuela; Taipei, Taiwan; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Singapore.
"Our Mission is to help the survivors of terrorism and violence heal through the art of tattooing."
I founded the World’s first non-profit aimed at helping survivors reclaim their bodies and destigmatize Tattoo Art and the Tattoo Community.
Healing Ink is the only organization in the world pledged to utilizing the power of tattoos to ease the physical and emotional pain caused by war and terrorism. We have tattooed over 111 people who are survivors of terrorism, domestic abuse, and sex trafficking.
Started in 2016, Healing Ink brought 8 artists to Israel where they tattooed 25 conflict survivors both inside the Israel Museum and at the scene of a deadly shooting in Tel Aviv. We changed lives, opened perceptions, and saw the need and ability to expand this idea across the globe.
We have travelled the world and seen the unifying force of tattooing and see its power to heal. We tattooed first responders and survivors in New York City, Orlando, Virginia Beach, and Las Vegas. Since we cannot prevent the causes of conflict, all we can do is offer survivors a new way to look at themselves and present themselves to others. We can give them the knowledge that they are cared for and that the permanent, powerful mark of a tattoo has helped them reclaim their body and, once again, feel comfortable in their own skin.
Engaging communities through entertainment and education is my specialty. I have managed multiple high volume social media platforms up to 1.7 million followers and created my own award winning media channel @LoveYouLongBeach_
I LOVE creating content and online strategies. I research, produce, film, and edit my own edutainment series “Let’s Learn Some Shit” and host podcasts along with sizzle reels, behind the scenes promos, and commercials for various brands.
• 2020 “Best Long Beach Instagram” by LB Home Living
• 2021 “Top 5 Best Social Media Influencer” by Long Beach Post
• 2022 Best Long Beach Instagram Nominee
• 2023 Best Long Beach Instagram Nominee
• Created a mega viral Reel which has 35+ Million Views
• Grown Follower Count +100k
• Multiple Campaigns with over 1 Million impressions
Embark on a captivating journey of knowledge with “Let’s Learn Some Shit!” a educational entertainment series by Nichole East. From exploring the mysteries of cemeteries to cruising around in lowriders to getting tattooed in off-the-map locations each episode unveils fascinating insight and facts into history, culture and more. Join Nichole on YouTube and Instagram as she makes learning a thrilling adventure, blending fun and relevance in every enlightening episode.
