November arrived quietly but held a powerful current beneath its surface. It was a month of movement, alignment, and what I’ve come to call my time releases—intentional periods of letting go, clarifying my commitments, and honoring the cycles through which my work emerges. These releases happen both internally and publicly, especially through my Time ReleaseContinue reading “Time, Release, and Returning to the Page”
Tag Archives: Islamic art
Hasbunallahu: On Truth-Telling, Art, and Resistance in a World on Fire
Artist Nsenga Knight reflects on art as truth-telling and resistance — from Gaza to her own works like Metem and Tawaf/Sa’y — highlighting how artists worldwide bear witness, remember, and challenge injustice.
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.
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.
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.
Journeys of Resilience and Faith: The Tawaf/Sa’y Series by Nsenga Knight
Discover the Tawaf/Sa’y series by Nsenga Knight, a powerful blend of art, history, and personal journey that mirrors the strength of Al Sayida Hajjar and the resilience of a mother. Crafted from the perspective of a black Muslim female artist, each piece offers a narrative of survival, faith, and womanhood, inspired by the rituals of Hajj. Ideal for Ramadan or Eid, these artworks are not just aesthetically pleasing but carry deep spiritual, Islamic, and historical value. Join Nsenga Knight in celebrating the undying spirit of women, believers, and survivors through this inspiring art collection
Doorways Into Creation
The opening of my exhibition at Queens Museum in May is approaching. My days are busy with lots and lots to do with barely a moment for me to properly enjoy Ramadan but I’m so thankful for this moment, alhamdullilah. It got me thinking about my last Ramadan in Cairo, when I attended the FridayContinue reading “Doorways Into Creation”
The Kids Were Off This Week… But I Wasn’t
This week, I spent a lot of time sourcing domestic items for my upcoming Close to Home exhibition installation at the Queens Museum (it’s modeled after my Cairo apartment), painting a new series I’m debuting for the show, and meeting with my curator Hitomi, Aaron – the head preparator, and Hayley – the Registrar at the museum. Let me tellContinue reading “The Kids Were Off This Week… But I Wasn’t”
PURCHASE ARTWORKS FROM INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST NSENGA KNGIHT.
I’ve put together this guide of available artworks and how you can purchase them according to your aesthetic needs and budget. I have also made some updates to my Website, so head over there for a more in depth look into my practice and my different projects by downloading the full artwork description. You can reachContinue reading “PURCHASE ARTWORKS FROM INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST NSENGA KNGIHT.”
Now Free Someone Else.
I’ve been sick all week with the flu , mashaAllah, and tho I didn’t make it to the museum to work in my studio not one single day this past week, I did catch almost all of the ICJ South Africa vs Israel genocide hearings. Toni Morrison said that “after you have freed yourself, you need to freeContinue reading “Now Free Someone Else.”