Artist Series: Thomas Nicholas of The New Heroes Magazine
During my time at Classic Specs — an artist-inspired eyewear brand — I sourced, interviewed, and wrote stories on artists and creative professionals living in Brooklyn, NY. This one features Thomas Nicholas, a lead ballet dancer for the Joffrey Ballet-turned-designer at Huge and founder of The New Heroes Magazine.
Writing & interview by Rachel Cantrell
from the piece
“There’s a brightness in Thomas Nicholas’ eyes when he holds The New Heroes in his hands. As he flips through the thin newsprint pages of his magazine in the sunlit living room of his home in Boerum Hill, he excitedly points to the people he’s profiled, detailing their creative visions so thoroughly and vividly as though they’re his own. It’s a small glimpse into just how much The New Heroes is an extension of Thomas as a designer and a creative — it’s undoubtedly an integral part of his being…”
