Reimagination as a Mechanism for Cultural Preservation

Explore how creative expression can serve as a bridge for cultural preservation and future shaping in this TEDx talk by Naitiemu Nyanjom. Discover the role of female energy in connecting past, present, and future, guided by the African philosophy of Ubuntu. Learn about Nyanjom's work as a Kenyan material, production, and performance artist, focusing on identity, community, and nature. Gain insights into her project documenting stories from the indigenous Maasai community of Twala Tenebo Women village, which combines photography, video interviews, 3D scans, VR, and performance art to create a lens connecting our past, present, and future. Delve into the intersection of art, culture, and mental health awareness through Nyanjom's emotional storytelling and diverse artistic processes.

Reimagination as a mechanism for cultural preservation ​ | Naitiemu NYANJOM | TEDxKitisuru