Niyū Yūrk

3 Centuries of Middle Eastern and North African Culture in New York City

Opening October 4, Niyū Yūrk will explore the often overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to New York City, from the first waves in the late 19th century through to present day. The exhibition examines how New York City has shaped MENA communities as well as their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape, from Yemeni bodegas in Brooklyn to Arab nightclubs along Eighth Avenue.

In Conversation:
Hiba Abid
Filed under:
Essays
From EIP #10