Latest Past Events
Safar musical performance by Mahmoud Chouki and Dan Oestreicher
Throughout the run of Bodies of Knowledge, Mahmoud Chouki will create a new musical composition and series of site-specific performances for the exhibition, collectively titled Safar, that explore how music can speak across cultural divides to envision new forms of dialogue between East and West. Chouki will be joined by New Orleans-based bassist and luthier Martin Masakowski.
Artist’s Choice Film Series: Fame
Bodies of Knowledge brings together ten international contemporary artists to reflect on the role that language plays in archiving and asserting our cultural identities. In conjunction with this exhibition, NOMA will screen movies selected by these artists that reflect their inspirations, interests, and ideals. The series concludes with the 1980 blockbuster hit Fame, selected by performance artist Edward Spots.
Studio KIDS! Grayscale Collage workshop
This fall, Studio KIDS presents “Text and Textures” art classes for kids on select Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon. Perfect for students ages 5-10 who want to get creative and learn art-making techniques. Advance registration required.