Celebration Block Party for ‘NOW’ by Shahzia Sikander

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Join us for a festive outdoor celebration marking the unveiling of Shahzia Sikander’s majestic new sculpture, NOW.

This stunning 8-foot bronze piece, situated on Washington Street in front of The Ballantine House, stands as a beacon of social justice.

Hear remarks from the renowned artist Shahzia Sikander herself and experience the unique soundscapes of Raed Ransom, DJ and founder of YallaPunk, who will be spinning an infectious blend of disco and funk music infused with SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) beats.

Location: Washington Street in front of The Ballatine House

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Shahzia Sikander, NOW, 2023, © Shahzia Sikander, Photo by Sebastiano Pellion di Persano, Courtesy UAP Urban Art Projects and Sean Kelly, New York/Los Angeles

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and by Advancing Latinx Art in Museums, an initiative to nurture and prioritize US Latinx art supported by the Ford Foundation, the Getty Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Terra Foundation for American Art.