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Mapping Malcolm X Book Launch at CARA NYC on September 13th, 2024
Join us for the launch of Mapping Malcolm on September 13th at CARA, edited by Najha Zigbi-Johnson and published by Columbia Books on Architecture and the City. This book explores Malcolm X’s legacy in Harlem and the Black radical tradition, featuring conversations with contributors like Joshua Bennett, Nsenga Knight, Akemi Kochiyama, and more.”
September Highlights
Join me in September for exciting events, including a verbal description tour of my ‘Close to Home’ exhibition, the launch of ‘Mapping Malcolm X’ at CARA, and the final gatherings of ‘To Know One Another’ at the Queens Museum. Explore art, community, and the legacy of Malcolm X with me this month!
July 2024 Wrap Up: To Know One Another, Close to Home Programming, and more!
Discover the highlights of Nsenga Knight’s recent event, “To Know One Another,” at the Queens Museum, featuring a conversation with Sibok Shahid Najee-ullah of the SWAM Dojo. Learn about upcoming programming for her solo exhibition, “Close to Home,” and explore the rich cultural contributions of the SWAM Dojo. Stay updated with more exciting events and enriching conversations in September, October, and November 2024.
Exploring Art, Black Muslim Culture, and Martial Arts: “To Know One Another” Nsenga Knight and Sibok Shahid Najee-ullah at Queens Museum on July 27, 2024.
Experience the unique intersection of art, Black culture, martial arts, and community at the Queens Museum with Nsenga Knight and Sibok Shahid Najee-ullah of SWAM Dojo. Join us on July 27th at 3 pm for tea, conversation, and cultural enrichment, exploring the legacy of SWAM Dojo and its impact on the community.
Caribbean Summer Vibes: Reflecting on Home, Culture, and Community
Embracing Community Through Art and Connection These past few months have been a whirlwind of creativity and connection, culminating in the opening of my Close to Home exhibition at the Queens Museum in May, five iterations of my new To Know One Another social practice project, and a behind-the-scenes talk and studio visit with inContinue reading “Caribbean Summer Vibes: Reflecting on Home, Culture, and Community”
JUNE 2024 HIGHLIGHTS!
June has been an eventful month, and I’m thrilled to share some highlights with you! We held three To Know One Another gatherings at the Queens Museum, where we discussed the works in the exhibition and shared personal stories about our lives and backgrounds. It was a wonderful experience connecting with so many of you. TKOA will beContinue reading “JUNE 2024 HIGHLIGHTS!”
Embracing Connection: A Journey with “To Know One Another” at the Queens Museum
Finding Humanity in Art and Connection In a world fraught with conflict and suffering, the longing for genuine connection and understanding is palpable. Many of us feel the weight of a fragmented community, yearning for relationships that are authentic and rooted in shared values. I see you in this struggle, and I invite you toContinue reading “Embracing Connection: A Journey with “To Know One Another” at the Queens Museum”
SPILLING THE TEA ON “TEA WITH NSENGA KNIGHT”
Last week’s “To Know One Another” gathering at the Queens Museum was a heartwarming tapestry of shared stories, laughter, and the soothing aroma of mint tea. I joined you live from my studio yesterday to spill some tea about what we got up to while unboxing a new tea set I got from an EgyptianContinue reading “SPILLING THE TEA ON “TEA WITH NSENGA KNIGHT””
Close to Home; Nsenga Knight’s Debut NYC Solo Exhibition at Queens Museum
Close to Home is an installation that honors the domestic space as a custodian of cultural and spiritual traditions by providing support and comfort to forge appreciation for heritage and their continuity. Modeled after Nsenga Knight’s family residences from their past six years living in Cairo, Egypt, the installation’s eclectic atmosphere reflects the historic and cosmopolitan.Continue reading “Close to Home; Nsenga Knight’s Debut NYC Solo Exhibition at Queens Museum”