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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

“To Know One Another” artwork 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”

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

Embrace Resilience and Transformation: Discover the Sajda Drawing Series

As we step into this season of reflection and renewal, I want to share with you a journey that’s not only close to my heart but also a celebration of resilience, transformation, and the miraculous essence of life. The Sajda drawing series, a collection that has become a testament to the human spirit’s indomitable willContinue reading “Embrace Resilience and Transformation: Discover the Sajda Drawing Series”

The Birth of Sajda… The Birth of Close to Home

Artist Nsenga Knight wearing a black abaya and yellow Islamic headscarf/ hijab. She is in her Cairo home studio circa 2021 holding her baby Sajda in her right arm who wears a onesie pajama. She is holding a small abstract charcoal drawing in her right hand and it is propped up on a drawing table

We have less than two weeks left of Ramadan, it’s crazy how it always passes so quickly! I hope fasting has been easy for you and that you’re able to dedicate time towards prayers and worship. I myself have been balancing spending time with my family and working intensely on new artwork with for myContinue reading “The Birth of Sajda… The Birth of Close to Home”

Where Does Time Go During Ramadan?

Nsenga Knight Other Stars Don't behave so drawing expresses the complex ideas of abstraction in both Islamic art and in Al Baruni's drawing about the moon cycle. As a Black Muslim woman artist she is influenced by the Islamic art and science traditions as well as western abstraction

If you are fasting this Ramadan, or know someone who is, you know that in Ramadan, Muslims who are fasting become hyper aware of time. When do we stop eating? When can we start eating? How much time do we have left? Growing up in New York, and having lived in many other parts ofContinue reading “Where Does Time Go During Ramadan?”

Ramadan Reflections!

Ramadan Kareem! I hope you’re as excited as I am for this holy month as I look forward to fasting during Ramadan every year. For most of us, it’s hard to detach from food or anything else we enjoy, but, it is necessary to do so in order to connect to what matters more whenContinue reading “Ramadan Reflections!”

LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! HERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.

This past month I’ve been looking back at my personal relationship with documenting and celebrating Black History. For me, it began with talking to elders in my family and community and this conversation continues to drive my work as an artist. It will also be one of the highlights of my solo exhibition which opens on MayContinue reading “LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! HERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.”