Discover the Tawaf/Sa’y series by Nsenga Knight, a powerful blend of art, history, and personal journey that mirrors the strength of Al Sayida Hajjar and the resilience of a mother. Crafted from the perspective of a black Muslim female artist, each piece offers a narrative of survival, faith, and womanhood, inspired by the rituals of Hajj. Ideal for Ramadan or Eid, these artworks are not just aesthetically pleasing but carry deep spiritual, Islamic, and historical value. Join Nsenga Knight in celebrating the undying spirit of women, believers, and survivors through this inspiring art collection
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Embrace Resilience and Transformation: Discover the Sajda Drawing Series
As we step into this season of reflection and renewal, I want to share with you a journey that’s not only close to my heart but also a celebration of resilience, transformation, and the miraculous essence of life. The Sajda drawing series, a collection that has become a testament to the human spirit’s indomitable willContinue reading “Embrace Resilience and Transformation: Discover the Sajda Drawing Series”
The Birth of Sajda… The Birth of Close to Home
We have less than two weeks left of Ramadan, it’s crazy how it always passes so quickly! I hope fasting has been easy for you and that you’re able to dedicate time towards prayers and worship. I myself have been balancing spending time with my family and working intensely on new artwork with for myContinue reading “The Birth of Sajda… The Birth of Close to Home”
Ramadan Reflections!
Ramadan Kareem! I hope you’re as excited as I am for this holy month as I look forward to fasting during Ramadan every year. For most of us, it’s hard to detach from food or anything else we enjoy, but, it is necessary to do so in order to connect to what matters more whenContinue reading “Ramadan Reflections!”
LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! HERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.
This past month I’ve been looking back at my personal relationship with documenting and celebrating Black History. For me, it began with talking to elders in my family and community and this conversation continues to drive my work as an artist. It will also be one of the highlights of my solo exhibition which opens on MayContinue reading “LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! HERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.”
The Kids Were Off This Week… But I Wasn’t
This week, I spent a lot of time sourcing domestic items for my upcoming Close to Home exhibition installation at the Queens Museum (it’s modeled after my Cairo apartment), painting a new series I’m debuting for the show, and meeting with my curator Hitomi, Aaron – the head preparator, and Hayley – the Registrar at the museum. Let me tellContinue reading “The Kids Were Off This Week… But I Wasn’t”
A GOOD ANCESTOR?
I’m deep into production for my spring solo exhibition Close To Home at Queens Museum. As you may remember, my In-Situ fellowship at the museum is built around engaging with the museum’s archives and community. My upcoming show at the QM focuses particularly on inspiration and research in relation to the museum’s 1964-65 World’s Fair collection archive. I’m particularly interested inContinue reading “A GOOD ANCESTOR?”
PURCHASE ARTWORKS FROM INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST NSENGA KNGIHT.
I’ve put together this guide of available artworks and how you can purchase them according to your aesthetic needs and budget. I have also made some updates to my Website, so head over there for a more in depth look into my practice and my different projects by downloading the full artwork description. You can reachContinue reading “PURCHASE ARTWORKS FROM INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST NSENGA KNGIHT.”
Now Free Someone Else.
I’ve been sick all week with the flu , mashaAllah, and tho I didn’t make it to the museum to work in my studio not one single day this past week, I did catch almost all of the ICJ South Africa vs Israel genocide hearings. Toni Morrison said that “after you have freed yourself, you need to freeContinue reading “Now Free Someone Else.”
Alhamdullilah for a Great Year
Even in the midst of all the challenges we are facing collectively, I hope you are full of excitement for the new year. The thing that keeps people going even in the most difficult times (like the genocide we are witnessing in Palestine) is a certain hope for the future – even if that’s onlyContinue reading “Alhamdullilah for a Great Year”