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.
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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”
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”
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”