Nic’s fifth solo exhibition, titled ‘Proteaceae’ was held at Everard Read Cape Town in February 2020

Nic’s fourth solo exhibition was held in April/May 2018 at Everard Read London, introducing his unique work to a new audience.

The title of Nic’s third solo exhibition, held at Everard Read & Circa (Johannesburg) in late 2017, is attributed to William J. Burchell

In 2015, Nic worked as Artist in Residence at Tswalu Kalahari, a private game reserve in South Africa's Northern Cape Province.

In ‘Peninsula’, Bladen focuses on the richness of botanical diversity that surrounds his studio, situated within the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom