Assata Shakur’s words remind us that every wall — from colonial borders to false divides between spirit and society — is imagined and can be dismantled.
Tag Archives: Close to Home exhibition
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.
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.