As part of the exhibition Otobong Nkanga: Cadence, two new performances will debut in MoMA’s Marron Family Atrium. Taking place within the installation, each will be one day long and feature seven performers, including Otobong Nkanga, who will perform with movement and voice in response to the immersive environment the artist has created.

Featuring a monumental tapestry, hanging sculptures that evoke a teardrop falling in slow motion, and a site-specific sound work based on the voice and breathwork of the artist, Cadence explores ecological crisis and human emotion. When creating the accompanying performances, Nkanga wondered, “What if a teardrop actually had a voice? What would it say? How would it say it? The work is really looking at that teardrop, and the emotions that go with it.” 

Join us for performances on Wednesday, April 23, and Sunday, April 27.

The performance is included with Museum admission, and no separate ticket is required.

Performers: Holland Andrews, Keishera, Muyassar Kurdi, Anaïs Maviel, Otobong Nkanga, Miss Olithea, and Samita Sinha.
Costume designer: Christian Joy

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sun, Apr 27, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

MoMA, Floor 2, Atrium