Altered States: The beginnings - an exhibit by sofia-rose nagberi
At the occasion of the upcoming Black History Month, Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul will host a colorful exhibit from Sofia-Rose Nagberi, who celebrates through her work the complexity of Black existence.
Join us for the opening night reception on January 15th from 7 to 9 pm. It is free and all are welcome! Registration is encouraged. Please consider registering and making a $10 donation to support our cultural programs like this one. Your support allows us to continue the presence of cultural programs which benefit our whole community.
About the artist
‘‘My name Sofia-Rose. I am a multidisciplinary artist I run my studio A.fp15 Arts, working across dance, music, and visual art to explore queerness, femininity, and identity within the Black diaspora. My work draws from personal experience, ancestral memory, and cultural roots using color, movement, and emotion as tools to express layered stories of healing, transformation, and resistance.
My work is a variety of reflections on time and about understanding the interconnectedness of life as a whole. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of existence, inviting viewers to contemplate their own place within the world.
Nature, spirituality, and the body are recurring elements in my practice, creating immersive spaces that invite reflection and reconnection. Through bold visuals and embodied performance, I challenge systems of erasure and celebrate the complexity of Black existence. My work becomes a living archive: an exploration of time, resilience, and the sacredness of being.’’
