Black Muslim artist Nsenga Knight reflects on her journey of finding community, the weight of truth-telling through art, and the urgency of resistance in the face of global injustice. From navigating life in Qatar to creating politically charged work at the Queens Museum, she explores identity, Palestine, and the power of self-expression.
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January 2025 Wrap Up and Upcoming Event!
Reflecting on major milestones this January—my move to Doha, Qatar, the closing of Close to Home at Queens Museum, press in The New Arab, and the launch of my signed limited edition print Fitra (Amber): Yusuf. Plus, upcoming NYC events, including Malcolm 100X at The New School.
Limited Edition Release: Fitra (Amber): Yusuf Prints
Discover the exclusive limited edition release of Fitra (Amber): Yusuf, a key work from Nsenga Knight’s solo exhibition Close to Home at the Queens Museum. Celebrate themes of innate purity, healing, and growth through this deeply personal and spiritual artwork.
A BIG THANK YOU (from Qatar)
Discover Nsenga Knight’s heartfelt reflections on her transformative solo exhibition Close to Home at the Queens Museum, its lasting impact, and her journey from New York to Doha. Explore the depths of her interdisciplinary Afro-Caribbean American Muslim artistic practice.
A Taste of Home: “Metem” Film at Close to Home
Discover the story behind ‘Metem,’ a multichannel video artwork by Nsenga Knight featured in her solo exhibition Close to Home at the Queens Museum (on view until Jan 19, 2025). Learn how family, migration, and Guyanese culture inspired this heartfelt exploration of heritage and identity.
Alhamdullilah for Another Great Year: Thank You for an Amazing 2024!
Reflecting on a transformative 2024: Nsenga Knight shares highlights from her solo exhibition Close to Home at Queens Museum, the launch of To Know One Another, and engaging public programming exploring culture, identity, and community.
A Journey Through Archives, Identity, and Home: Behind the Scenes of Close to Home
Discover Nsenga Knight’s Close to Home at the Queens Museum, an exhibition weaving personal and collective histories of the Black diaspora, Afro-Arab Muslim identity, and cultural preservation. Explore archival-inspired art and stories of migration, resilience, and home. On view until January 19th, 2025.
Honoring Lorraine O’Grady: Legacy of Art, Advocacy, and Support
Celebrating the life and legacy of Lorraine O’Grady, a prolific artist, writer, and advocate. Her unwavering support of fellow artists reminds us of the power of community and generosity.
Reflecting on November: Milestones, Mentors, and Building a Creative Future
Discover the latest updates from artist Nsenga Knight, including her Close to Home exhibition, reflections on her Queens Museum fellowship, and how you can support her work as a full-time artist.
ONLINE: Cairo and Pan Africanism: Nsenga Knight in Conversation with Kribsoo Diallo and Mohamed Yehia
Join artist Nsenga Knight, Kribsoo Diallo, and Mohamed Yehia as they explore Cairo’s role in anticolonial and Pan-African movements, its impact on Black diaspora, and African migrations from the 1960s to today. Presented with Knight’s Queens Museum exhibition.