Neneh Cherry and Naima Karlsson on the life and legacy of Moki Cherry

Описание: In this special conversation presented by Ars Nova Workshop, renowned musician Neneh Cherry joins her daughter, the multidisciplinary artist Naima Karlsson, with critic and curator John Corbett moderating.

Together, they reflect on the life and work of their mother and grandmother, Moki Cherry, whose radical vision fused art, music, and domestic life into a seamless practice—sewing tapestries while raising children, creating immersive environments with Don Cherry, and transforming everyday acts into profound artistic statements. Neneh and Naima consider the conditions that shaped Moki’s creative world and the ways she redefined the boundaries between motherhood, community, and artistic production, offering a deeply personal lens on an extraordinary legacy.

Organized in conjunction with The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry, on view at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, September 25, 2025–April 12, 2026 and The Contemporary Austin, Austin TX, September 18, 2026–January 17, 2027.

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The exhibition is organized by Ars Nova Workshop in partnership with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia.

Major support for The Living Temple has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from the Coby Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Economic & Community Development, the Robert D. Bielecki Foundation, and the American-Scandinavian Foundation.

Special thanks to Neneh Cherry, Naima Karlsson and the Moki Cherry Estate.