NEWS

October 2023
Artist of the Month

Ongoing
Artwork and scarves on display in featured vitrines at downtown luxury landmark hotel

June 17-December 31, 2023
Video: featured interview in As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic
In this exhibit exploring Black identity through a compelling compilation of photographs from African diasporic culture, Zainab Sumu discusses how photography influences her process, highlighting her milestone collaboration with the iconic Malian photographer, Malick Sidibé.

June 9-11, 2023
Woven Conversations
Hands-on workshop exploring a variety of weaving methods and materials, examining how modern and traditional forms, color, and texture weave a conversation with eachother.

November 2022
Commission of six paintings inspired by the Dalaba series for new wing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

August 30, 2022
Art Review: Zainab Sumu’s Fibers of Being by Cate McQuaid
“The Cambridge artist, originally from Sierra Leone, makes paintings and sculptures that weave together a range of materials and cultural influences.”

July 1-September 18, 2022
Interpretations
A solo exhibition of works on paper, woven fiber sculptures, and handmade sculptural couture. Boston, MA

February 17, 2022
Featured guest in conversation with The North Bennet Street School’s In the Making series

October 19, 2021 through January 9, 2022
Who’s in the House Group Exhibition Featured Artist, Boston, MA

2021
Work acquired for The ‘Quin House.

2018
Work acquired for the Carl and Iris Barrel Apfel Gallery of Fashion and Design.

2018
Featured presenter on Immigration (Blending Traditional and Modern Artforms) for the Mass Fashion Symposium.