Garden of the Nine Muses: An Immersive Art Experience by Afrocentric Keyy

Schedule

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Seven House Gallery | Brooklyn, NY

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An immersive 2-day solo exhibition reimagining the 9 Muses through Black memory, storytelling, and diasporic lineage.
About this Event


🌿 What if the Muses have always been us?


Garden of the 9 Muses is a two-day immersive solo exhibition by Afrocentric Keyy, reimagining classical mythology through the lens of African, Caribbean, and Black American history.

Through oil paintings on reclaimed wood, the Nine Muses are transformed into living Black archetypes — embodiments of storytelling, rhythm, grief, joy, spirituality, and imagination.

This exhibition explores how memory has been preserved across the diaspora — through voice, music, movement, and lived experience — long before it was written.

This garden is not botanical — it is ancestral.

Each figure stands as a reflection of survival and self-awareness, inviting viewers to not only witness the work, but to see themselves within it. Subtle sculptural elements within each piece, including the shaping of hair, act as quiet extensions of each Muse’s energy — connecting lineage, identity, and cultural remembrance.

✨ This is not just an art show — it’s an experience.



🌿 WHAT TO EXPECT
  • A curated visual journey through all 9 Muses
  • A layered storytelling experience rooted in diasporic history
  • Live DJ + elevated ambiance (Friday)
  • Artist Talk (Friday)
  • Muse immersion interactive display
  • Art activation paitning session - "Muse Energy painting Session" (Saturday)
  • Intimate, intentional space for connection and dialogue


🌺 EVENT BREAKDOWN

Friday — Opening Night Experience
VIP Exclusive Preview
Private Preview — Before Doors Open to All6:00–7:00 PM ET
  • Exclusive first access to all 9 Muses — 1 hour before general entry
  • Intimate one-on-one time with the artist
  • Complimentary glass of wine included
  • Seamless transition into Friday Opening Night (7 PM onwards)
  • Extremely limited capacity — intentionally intimate


7:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET

A vibrant, high-energy opening into the garden.

  • Full access to the full exhibition
  • Live DJ set + curated soundscape
  • Artist talk ( 8:30 pm ET)
  • Complimentary glass of wine 🍷
    * Additional wine available for purchase *

Come ready to witness, connect, and celebrate.



🌿 Saturday — Muse Immersion

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

A deeper, more intimate experience.

  • Artist walkthrough of each Muse
  • Exploration of symbolism, material, and meaning
  • Interactive “Muse Within” reflection experience
  • Open dialogue and intentional connection
  • Optional Ticketed Add-On: "Muse Energy Painting Session" ( 3 - 6pm ET)

Move slower. Look deeper. Stay present.



🌱 THE INTENTION

This exhibition is designed as a space for reflection, recognition, and creative renewal.

You are invited to leave feeling:
Seen.
Inspired.
Creatively refreshed.

This is more than an exhibition.
It is a living archive of memory, identity, and imagination — rooted in the question:

What if the Muses have always been us?

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Where is it happening?

Seven House Gallery, 35 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 33.85

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