Artist Nsenga Knight reflects on diaspora, Malcolm X, Amanda Seales, and the power of love and advocacy in art across the Global South.
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No Neutral Ground: From Gaza’s Freedom Flotillas to Standing Up for Justice
A reflection on courage, truth-telling, and finding one’s role in the fight for justice—whether in the streets, in art,Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif’s killing highlights a stark choice: uphold injustice or resist it. From Gaza’s flotillas to local protests, every voice matters.
Hope, Not Just Aid: Art, Palestine, and the Tradition We Carry
In this artist reflection, Nsenga Knight connects her installation The Clinic and print Malcolm X in Turban to the story of Chris Smalls and the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. Through art and family, she explores Black–Palestinian solidarity, global resistance, and the role of art in delivering hope.
Deepening Connections: Summer Family Reunion and the Malcolm X in Turban Print Available Right Now
Artist Nsenga Knight reflects on family reunions, connection, and her Malcolm X in Turban print, available as a limited edition this summer.
Freedom Is a Struggle: Art, Power, and the Politics of Truth on This Fourth of July
Reflecting on freedom through Mamdani’s win, Bob Vylan’s censorship, Zionist pressure on artists, and Nsenga Knight’s The Clinic at Queens Museum.
Juneteenth Now: Art, Intifada and the Pulse of Black Liberation
Explore the global legacy of Black liberation—from Juneteenth to Emancipation Day in Guyana—through art, food, memory, and ancestral resistance.
Why I Make Work About Malcolm X – A Centennial Reflection
A personal reflection on Malcolm X’s centennial, exploring how his legacy shapes Nsenga Knight’s artwork, Islamic identity, and global Black consciousness.
Art, Archives and Intimacy: Reclaiming Our Legacy and Telling Our Own Story
An exploration of intimacy, inheritance, and Black archival practices through Malcolm X, motherhood, oral histories, and the power of personal storytelling.
Finding My Footing in Qatar: Art, Diaspora, and the Rise of the Global South
This spring, artist Nsenga Knight reflects on settling into Qatar, engaging with the art world of the Global South, and connecting diasporic threads from Guyana to Doha — a journey of cultural belonging, global shifts, and creative momentum.
February Wrap-Up: New Prints, Salon Gatherings & Honoring Malcolm X
February was a month of artistic milestones, intimate gatherings, and honoring Malcolm X’s centennial. From launching my new limited edition print Malcolm X in Turban to hosting art salons in Doha and speaking at Malcolm 100X: A Radical Centenary, I explored themes of Black liberation, spirituality, and cultural continuity. Read the full recap and discover new prints from my Close to Home series.