Artists in Residence
Shangri La hosts invited artists in residence whose work is related to, and advances the study and understanding of Islamic arts and cultures. Selected artists pursue their own creative work and present public programs such as lectures, workshops and performances. Artists are invited based on professional qualifications and achievements, how closely the artist’s work compliments Shangri La’s mission, and the suitability of Shangri La for the artist’s activity.
Hari Kondabolu
Hari Kondabolu is a Brooklyn-based, Queens-raised comic who the NY Times has called “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.”
> Read More Read MoreAmirah Sackett
Amirah Sackett is an internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
> Read More Read MoreTaz Ahmed and Zahra Noorbakhsh
Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed and Zahra Noorbakhsh, hosts of the podcast #GoodMuslimBadMuslim, discuss the good and the bad of being an American Muslim Women with thought-provoking humor.
> Read More Read MoreKevork Mourad
Kevork Mourad is an Armenian artist from Aleppo, Syria who has exhibited in the United States, Damascus, and Dubai.
> Read More Read MoreNoorjehan Bilgrami
Noorjehan Bilgrami, a Pakastani artist, educator, and textile designer, engages in a dynamic artist residency at Shangri La in May 2017.
> Read More Read MoreEko Nugroho
Eko Nugroho is one of Indonesia’s premier contemporary artists. During his residency, he created an original work at Shangri La as part of the inaugural Honolulu Biennial 2017.
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