Join us May 16th from 3p-5p at the AnkhLave Arts Alliance House for a panel discussion with the artists of the ‘Like Water’ exhibition currently on view at the AnkhLave Gallery through May 30th. Moderated by the incomparable multi-hyphenate media host Amber Lauren @ambersmodernlife , notably known for her ‘Black Fashion History in 90 Seconds’ series.
“Like Water” is an exhibition exploring the relationships between personal & cultural memory, water, and the art that is created when both are considered. Curated by historian, multidisciplinary artist, and AnkhLave Arts Alliance’s Lead Curator Darlene Deloris @love.lenalove . The exhibition is on view at the AnkhLave House on Governors Island through May 30th, 11a-5p Weekends Only.
Gallery:
AnkhLave Arts Alliance House
408B Colonels Row
Governors Island, New York, NY
🎨Featured Artist:
Angelique De Castro @angeliquedecastro_
Ria Del Rosario @___r___i___a
Jeremy Dennis @jeremynative
Dufié Kufuor @kufuorrr
Luis Martin @artengineer
Ari Richter @ari.richter
Nelson Host Santiago nelson_host_santiago
Jency Sekaran @jencysekaranstudio
Christina M. Tapper @createdbycmt
Rim The Artist @rim_the_artist
Khari Turner @khari.raheem
Louel Valentine @forde2tough
Join artist Cecile Chong for ACCENT STUDIO, a participatory art project celebrating the many accents, languages, and voices that shape NYC and Queens. Explore calligraphy and writing in Chinese, Kichwa, Spanish, English, and your own languages, contributing to a growing collective artwork of words and shared expression. Presented as the AnkhLave cohort prepares public art installations for the Queens Botanical Garden this August. All ages welcome.
This past Saturday, our Garden Project Fellows presented their project proposals 🌱✨ Each idea was thoughtful, imaginative, and deeply unique, and we can’t wait to watch these projects grow into reality over the coming months.
Stop by the house on @governorsisland Saturdays & Sundays from 11am–5pm to get a glimpse into what they’re creating and follow along as their visions come to life 💚
Announcing our AnkhLave Featured Artists in Residence for May and June, 2026 at the AnkhLave Art Residency!
They will be transforming alternative spaces into immersive installations!
Walk In Closet:
- May 1st - May 30th:
Vasudev Vashisht - @wahsodev
- June 1st - June 30th:
Christina M. Tapper - @createdbycmt
Stairwell:
- May 1st - June 30th:
Marissa Molina - @minhafofa
Meet the LIC Arts Open 13 Curators!
Next up: Dario Mohr
Echoes of Home: Egypt
First presented in Cairo Egypt, in this exhibition, AnkhLave Arts Alliance brings together artists whose works reflect collective memory, ancestry, and cultural inheritance. Featuring 37 artists, these works are a celebration of identity, creativity and wisdom across generations.
About the curator:
Dario Mohr is a first generation Grenadian, U.S. Citizen with West African and Italian heritage, born in 1988. Based in New York City, Mohr is an interdisciplinary artist, educator and non profit leader. He received a BFA in Painting from Buffalo State College, an MFA in Studio Art from The City College of New York and an Advanced Certificate in Art Education from Queens College. He creates “sacred spaces” referencing his heritage through immersive sanctuary experiences. He is also Founder and Director of AnkhLave Arts Alliance, Inc., a non-profit arts organization for presenting BIPOC artists in public spaces.
We’re open Saturdays and Sundays, 11–5. Come spend some time with the work, let it settle, and see where it takes you.
While you’re at it, visit our artist in residency. Don’t be afraid to say hello 👋🏽✨
Current exhibition on display:
Like Water 🌊 curated by @love.lenalove
🎨Featured Artist:
Angelique De Castro @angeliquedecastro_
Ria Del Rosario @___r___i___a
Jeremy Dennis @jeremynative
Dufié Kufuor @kufuorrr
Luis Martin @artengineer
Ari Richter @ari.richter
Nelson Host Santiago nelson_host_santiago
Jency Sekaran @jencysekaranstudio
Christina M. Tapper @createdbycmt
Rim The Artist @rim_the_artist
Khari Turner @khari.raheem
Louel Valentine @forde2tough
Join us May 16th from 3p-5p at the AnkhLave Arts Alliance House @ankhlave for a panel discussion with the artists of the 'Like Water' exhibition currently on view at the AnkhLave Gallery through May 30th. Moderated by the incomparable multi-hyphenate media host Amber Lauren @ambersmodernlife , notably known for her 'Black Fashion History in 90 Seconds' series.
“Like Water” is an exhibition exploring the relationships between personal & cultural memory, water, and the art that is created when both are considered. Curated by historian, multidisciplinary artist, and AnkhLave Arts Alliance’s Lead Curator Darlene Deloris @love.lenalove . The exhibition is on view at the AnkhLave House on Governors Island @governorsisland through May 30th, 11a-5p Weekends Only.
Gallery:
AnkhLave Arts Alliance House
408B Colonels Row
Governors Island, New York, NY
Artist Panel:
Jency Sekaran @jencysekaranstudio
Ria Del Rosario @___r___i___a
Khari Turner @khari.raheem
Luis Martin @artengineer
Angelique De Castro @angeliquedecastro_
Lou Valentine @forde2tough
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“Like Water” is an exhibition exploring the relationships between personal & cultural memory, water, and the art that is created when both are considered. Curated by historian, multidisciplinary artist, and AnkhLave Arts Alliance’s Lead Curator Darlene Deloris @love.lenalove . The exhibition will be available for viewing at the AnkhLave House on Governors Island from
🗓️May 1st-May 30th🗓️
🌟Weekends only🌟
⏰11a-5pm⏰
📍AnkhLave Arts Alliance House
408B Colonels Row
Governors Island, New York, NY
🎨Featured Artist:
Angelique De Castro @angeliquedecastro_
Ria Del Rosario @___r___i___a
Jeremy Dennis @jeremynative
Dufié Kufuor @kufuorrr
Luis Martin @artengineer
Ari Richter @ari.richter
Nelson Host Santiago nelson_host_santiago
Jency Sekaran @jencysekaranstudio
Christina M. Tapper @createdbycmt
Rim The Artist @rim_the_artist
Khari Turner @khari.raheem
Louel Valentine @forde2tough
