{"id":11400,"date":"2026-06-30T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/celebrate-black-history-month-at-the-aga-khan-museum-free-live-talk-with-ekow-nimako\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:27:28","slug":"celebrate-black-history-month-at-the-aga-khan-museum-free-live-talk-with-ekow-nimako","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/it\/celebrate-black-history-month-at-the-aga-khan-museum-free-live-talk-with-ekow-nimako\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Black History Month at the Aga Khan Museum: FREE Live Talk with Ekow Nimako"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to extend an invitation to you and your students to join us for a special livestream event in celebration of Black History Month, hosted by the <a href=\"http:\/\/agakhanmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Aga Khan Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Details:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned artist <strong>Ekow Nimako <\/strong>will take center stage in an exclusive live talk and Q&amp;A session, inviting middle and high school students to explore the rich tapestry of his artistic journey. Ekow Nimako, a Ghanaian- Canadian artist, is celebrated for his Afrofuturistic artworks seamlessly blending African aesthetics, folklore, and cultural heritage with futuristic concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday, February 27, 2024 <strong>Time: <\/strong>10:30 am<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Zoom Livestream (link to be provided upon registration)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grades: <\/strong>6 - 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Type: <\/strong>Talk, Presentation, Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/antiquewhite-albatross-611666.hostingersite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DL1_2021_Ekow_hero-1024x866.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15986\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning Outcomes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain an appreciation for African aesthetics, folklore, and cultural heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the significance of using art to celebrate and preserve diverse cultural narratives and heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how Afrofuturism fosters resilience and challenges stereotypes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how Afrofuturism embraces diverse cultural influences, fostering an appreciation for multiculturalism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how art can be a catalyst for positive social change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_Ro7hk-I2QJOMkCIkxnfmNQ\" style=\"background-color:#f69524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Registrati<\/strong> <strong>Here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Ekow Nimako: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Born and raised in Toronto, Ekow Nimako discovered his passion for art at a young age. His sculptures, primarily crafted from thousands of meticulously assembled black LEGO\u00ae bricks, stand as a testament to his ingenuity and dedication to storytelling through art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't miss this opportunity to engage your students in a thought-provoking conversation with Ekow Nimako and explore the intersection of art, history, and personal expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you and your students for an inspiring journey through Ekow Nimako's art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/agakhanmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Aga Khan Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to extend an invitation to you and your students to join us for a special livestream event in celebration of Black History Month, hosted by the Aga Khan Museum. 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