The Baskitan project by Richard James Daniels has received widespread international recognition, with features in leading publications such as BBC, Creative Review, Franchise Magazine, JOIA Magazine, Asia Society and Complex.
The project has also been published by Common Practice further highlighting its global impact and cultural significance.
From the iconic Higher Goals by David Hammons and Mecca Floor by Robert Indiana to the contemporary practices of Nina Chanel Abney and Titus Kaphar, basketball has long held a significant place within art. Whether through depictions of players, abstract visual motifs, or as a lens to explore social inequality and political justice, the sport continues to inspire diverse artistic expression.
Bringing together the work of more than 250 artists from the 20th century to today—including Salvador Dalí, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Ai Weiwei—this collection highlights a compelling intersection between art and sport. Central to this dialogue is the idea of “common practice”: the shared act of repetition, experimentation, and dedication required to refine one’s craft, whether on the court or in the studio.
Included within this wider context, Baskitan, the photographic project by Richard James Daniels, expands the conversation beyond traditional art spaces. Through its documentation of basketball courts across the Philippines, the project offers a powerful reflection on community, identity, and the cultural significance of the game—reinforcing basketball not only as a sport, but as a profound expression of human experience.